1930s Unlabeled Rich Burgundy & Gold Silk Brocade Asian Jacket designer-yves-saint-laurent It can be worn on

It can be worn on its own or with the wide ribbed leather belt that came with it

I love the graphic black and white

The zipper is masterfully hidden under a side seam so it looks like there is no zipper to interrupt this design detail

Both pieces are printed with one of Yves signature prints and I love the softness of the colors mixed with the pops of silks used on the collar and cuffs

1930s Unlabeled Rich Burgundy & Gold Silk Brocade Asian Jacket designer-yves-saint-laurent It can be worn onThe Western world in the twenties and thirties had a great fascination with all things oriental and places in the Far East began to export pieces made specifically for the tourist market. These pieces combined classic design elements of the Asian culture with a slight western twist to the cut and colors. The embroidered and brocade jackets where among the most prized and this one is a stunning example. It is made of a deep burgundy woven silk that is