1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-john-galliano In either case pieces bearing

In either case pieces bearing this label are considered to be Haute Couture

This red pleated silk Lanvin skirt is utterly fantastic

Below that is a series of hidden hook and eye at the waist and below that is a painted metal zipper

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1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-john-galliano In either case pieces bearingThe construction on this coat is wonderful. It is hand made and the tailoring on it is really extraordinary. It's label tells us that is was a custom tailored piece that would have been specialty ordered out of the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong who were doing the best bead work & tailoring in the world during this time period. The choice of the black silk makes it very easy to wear for multiple occasions. It would have been considered a formal