Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer Bodice: 29" from neck to

Bodice: 29" from neck to dropped waist at back

Skirt: 50" from waist to back hem though it does come up a bit when on due to the drape

Inner waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam

This is a combination that is always striking

Love this little satin stripe silk organza top by Courreges

Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer Bodice: 29" from neck toThe Western world in the twenties to fifties had a special fascination with the far East and this highly influenced the fashion of that time period. In particular, Japan and China began to export and sell pieces that they made specifically for the tourist market. These often combined classic design elements of their respective cultures with a slight Western twist to the cut and colours that were used. You will often will see the shorter jackets come