1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-mary-quant This gorgeous little mod shift

This gorgeous little mod shift is constructed of the prettiest green fabric with white accents at the collar and cuffs

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Reference photos: (1-3) Cherie

The twin of this dress was worn by Lauren Hutton for Vogue in 1970 which gives us the exact date for this lovely dress

milk chocolate color with that amazing gold thread worked through its surface

1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-mary-quant This gorgeous little mod shiftBased 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