Edwardian Arts & Crafts Velvet Coat designer-leonard-paris The skirt twirls out from

The skirt twirls out from the waist and is fuller then it first appear- deep inverted pleats are set all around so it has lots of fabric

A fabulous Lanvin poly jersey dress from the 1970s in a pretty palette of blue mixed with vibrant florals

There is slight yellowing to the lining in spots but it does not detract of course since it is inside

Made of an extremely fine silk knit that is ribbed in a deep navy mixed with off white

Edwardian Arts & Crafts Velvet Coat designer-leonard-paris The skirt twirls out fromThis is really an amazing coat and even though it is not in anyway perfect it is the exception to my almost perfect rule as it is so stunning and rare it had to go up! It is hand dyed cotton plush in a brilliant blue I cannot even imagine the process to get fabric this color in that time! A hand done crewel work flower and vine motif trail down the front of the coat and around the collar. It is also all along the inner edge of the front so if it