Evening coat
Designer
Grès
(French)
c. 1937
Wool twill and silk satin
Gift of Mrs. Janet Chatfield-Taylor
Object number81.61.10
This evening coat is a faithful copy of a couture design by Madame Grès. The design was carefully reproduced from a couture sample using the same wool twill and silk satin lining as the original. Copies such as this one allowed women to purchase a couture garment at an affordable price.
DescriptionLong, flared evening coat in red wool twill with silk satin lining, collarless fitted bodice with long, cuffed kimono sleeve variation, pointed waist, CF hooks and eyesCollections
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