1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-adrian It was a fantastical jungle

It was a fantastical jungle that walked down the runway of the Spring 2011 Prada presentation and Miucci showed piece after piece with a whimsical mix of embroidery and beads

skinny fit cuffs

it is absolutely gorgeous

You step into the skirt and then close it at the waist with two flat hook & eye

The Washington Post once stated that "Seventh Avenue thought of Blass as the king of American fashion and his work has always been portrayed as quintessentially American"

1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-adrian It was a fantastical jungleBased on the style of the label inside the coat I am dating this to the 1920s or 1930s but it is conceivable that it could be earlier. It is a remarkable piece and so far, I have been unable to find out more about its origins. Regardless of its history as a guard coat (which we know from the label stating just that inside) it is a dramatic and gorgeous coat that has a strong military feel. It is made from a black cotton velvet that has a deep maroon