1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-givenchy The waist nips in and

The waist nips in and you can add even more shape with the patent belt that is original to the dress

The base of the jacket is a cotton velvet that gives it a deep matte black finish

It falls to the floor in a sleek column but the wrap really allows you movement and the occasion flash of leg when you sit or stride

The base is a deep blue and the off-white print that runs over the velvet gives it a wonderful contrast

1950s Black Silk Evening Coat w Heavy Beading at the Hem, Cuffs & Waist designer-givenchy The waist nips in andThe construction on this coat is wonderful. It is hand made and the tailoring on it is really extraordinary. It's label tells us that is was a custom tailored piece that would have been specialty ordered out of the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong who were doing the best bead work & tailoring in the world during this time period. The choice of the black silk makes it very easy to wear for multiple occasions. It would have been considered a formal