c.1960-63 Jean Patou Beaded & Sequin Black Velvet Jacket designer-annacat All the bead and sequin

All the bead and sequin work appears to be done by hand

that extensive bead work that covers the entire dress and follows the pattern on the silk

This type of knit also give you some support if you choose to go bare underneath

the shoulders in particular with their high

The cut is unabashedly female and chic - it has an almost dancer costume feel to it and you can't help but feel sexy if you can fit it

c.1960-63 Jean Patou Beaded & Sequin Black Velvet Jacket designer-annacat All the bead and sequinI am almost certain this is Karl Lagerfeld for Jean Patou. The design on it is very reminiscent of some of his later work at Chloe and even work for Chanel now. That would date it to 1960 1963. It is a gorgeous little piece that has crisp, tight lines and is quite beautiful. The base of the jacket is a cotton velvet that gives it a deep matte black finish. Onto this is that incredible design. Gold glass tube beads are hand placed into vertical lines