1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-adrian Loose fit through the body

Loose fit through the body but small through the bust

You can easily add a soft belt to add shape like the one shown in the reference photo that was owned by Elizabeth Taylor

The Washington Post once stated that "Seventh Avenue thought of Blass as the king of American fashion and his work has always been portrayed as quintessentially American"

It was a fantastical jungle that walked down the runway of the Spring 2011 Prada presentation and Miucci showed piece after piece with a whimsical mix of embroidery and beads

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1920s or 1930s Incredible Black Velvet, Cord & Silver Metal Disc Guard Coat designer-adrian Loose fit through the bodyBased 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