Remarkable Late 1800s Charles H. Fox Theatre Costume Gold & Blue Brocade Great Coat designer-azzedine-alaia It is cut in the

It is cut in the classic lines of the time period with a simple high rounded collar and straight sleeves that are slightly cropped

And it is an incredibly interesting piece when you fully delve into its history

This is a wonderful and well documented piece showcasing Givenchy's work during this time period

I love that how those front bands curve inwards and the waist and flare out to follow the widening line of the skirt

Remarkable Late 1800s Charles H. Fox Theatre Costume Gold & Blue Brocade Great Coat designer-azzedine-alaia It is cut in theCharles H. Fox opened a small London shop in 1878 where he sold wigs, costumes, accessories and makeup to the Theatre people. He was a famously flamboyant character and was also known for helping people disguise themselves with makeup and costumes and apparently his clients for that part of his business ranged from cheating husbands to private detectives. He ran his business from 1878 to his death in 1898 giving us a twenty year window of time when