Fabulous 1960s Sybil Connolly Green Mohair Swing Coat designer-norman-hartnell A panel of silk runs

A panel of silk runs down the front and is seamed along each edge

It closes with the double C embossed buttons at the front

The sleeves are also left so your skin peeks through

This one however is like the holy grail as it is completely covered in hand set silver studs with a denser application of them on the collar

The jacket has had one of the clovers repaired and has no closure

Fabulous 1960s Sybil Connolly Green Mohair Swing Coat designer-norman-hartnell A panel of silk runsSybil Connolly pieces are very rare things to find and this particular coat is a treasure. Connolly was known for creating haute couture from Irish textiles, particularly finely pleated linen, but she also worked with textiles like this, a combination of mohair and Irish wool, for her outerwear. She her first major show in 1953 and launched her couture label in 1957. Elizabeth Taylor and Jaqueline Kennedy were clients and her brand was highly sought