1970s Cardin-esque Couture Cream Wool Double-Breasted Coat Psychedelic_1960s hem and cap sleeves

hem and cap sleeves

The style reminds us of the early flapper dresses of the late 1910s and 1920s when women were released from constraining undergarments and fashions moved to a less constructed look

There are no holes in the lace or faults of any note and overall it is very robust and wearable

figure-hugging shape that is well-darted and shaped at the waist

which fastens with a buckle at the reverse to draw in the waist

1970s Cardin-esque Couture Cream Wool Double-Breasted Coat Psychedelic_1960s hem and cap sleevesUnmarked, but possibly attributed to Pierre Cardin, this double breasted coat features the space age detailing the Italian French couturier was known for. Classically A line tailored from cream wool with a bold tonal running stitch which edges the wide, notched lapels of the collar. The gold and silver toned buttons are ornamental and the coat closes with large, covered popper fastenings. There are three smaller gold and silver buttons at each sleeve.