1970s Jean Muir Deep Navy Full Cut Suede Caped Jacket designer-balenciaga painted metal zipper with hook

painted metal zipper with hook and eye at the neck

The bright lime green color is fantastic and the cut is really special

The cord work appears to have been hand done in panels and then hand sewn into place onto the caftan

Made of the finest woven Indian silk you could get at that time

1970s Jean Muir Deep Navy Full Cut Suede Caped Jacket designer-balenciaga painted metal zipper with hookThis wonderful little jacket has a 1940s feel to it with its full, caped design. Muir made it from a deep navy suede that is very flattering and a touch softer then a black would be. Muir excelled at working with suede and leathers and I really love the pieces I find from her using either, though they are a bit harder to find. The cut of this jacket is so easy to wear. It is cut loose and easy through the body really almost like a cape with sleeves.