1930s Bright Purple Floral Print Kimono designer-leonard-paris Guy Laroche began his fashion

Guy Laroche began his fashion career under Jean Desses in 1949 and just under ten years later he opened his own house in 1957

Note that the coat does shed slightly

I love that pockets are hidden on each hip for the wearer to slip her hands into and strike a runway worthy pose

Hips: 17-18" flat across the back from seam to seam

1930s Bright Purple Floral Print Kimono designer-leonard-paris Guy Laroche began his fashionThis is an early Japanese, made for the tourist market, silk kimono with an interesting subtle grid pattern woven into the silk. Color wise it is an absolutely stunning combination of white, purple, yellows and blues. It is even more stunning due to that bright red and almost neon yellow inside! It is hand screened with huge flowers across its surface. Each design is also hand detailed with a painted center in each flower. I just love the romantic