Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette This then tops a second

This then tops a second layer of fabric so that the dress falls to a full maxi length

The tie at the neck and the tie on the jacket are both separate pieces and are in excellent condition as well

The print and subtle colors all work with each other beautifully and this is a piece that will never go out of style or seem anything but appropriate no matter if worn for day or evening

when he worked for Madeleine Vionnet from 1936-39

classic and well made

Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette This then tops a secondThis is a gorgeous and early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un