Early 1960s Ceil Chapman Gold & Silver Metallic Silk Brocade Coat w Crystal Buttons designer-fred-perlberg The depth of texture that

The depth of texture that the combination of fabrics creates is quite beautiful in person

Each has yards and yards of fabric in them - the amount of silk used is mind blowing

This gown is so well made that if you wished to wear the plunge at the back you could get away with it

Pant: 48" from waist to hem

You could easily belt this for more shape but I do like it loose and full with the length as it is

Early 1960s Ceil Chapman Gold & Silver Metallic Silk Brocade Coat w Crystal Buttons designer-fred-perlberg The depth of texture thatCeil Chapman is one of the great American designers. Her work was loved and worn by starlets of the time like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Deborah Kerr and many others and then when she launched her own label that str power helped to turn her brand into a household name. Chapman did exceptional evening and cocktail wear and this coat is a wonderful example of that Finding one of her evening coats is a bit of a treat and this particular one is