1960s Unlabeled Inky Black Velvet Crossed Stitched Quilted Great Coat designer-hollys-harp The shape of the jacket

The shape of the jacket is created by the lace making process

This feather light fabric is notoriously difficult to work with but Halston used with like a Master to envelope the body and accentuate curves

This gorgeous dress mixes a solid black velvet with a velvet that has a printed effect to it

Skirt: 39" from top of the waist band to hem

1960s Unlabeled Inky Black Velvet Crossed Stitched Quilted Great Coat designer-hollys-harp The shape of the jacketThis black velvet great coat with its quilted effect that runs over the surface of the velvet from top to bottom is fantastic. This is the type of coat that the sixties made famous. It has a long and lean line that gives you height. The bodice is cut to be more fitted and closer to the body. At the waist it starts to flare outward and the skirt of the coat is a long A line. The feeling is that of a Great coat. I love the double row of buttons that run