1960s Gold Thread & Blue Kimono Coat designer-jean-patou It is incredibly chic and

It is incredibly chic and even though it is knit

Note the perfection of how even the button lines up with the pattern of the fabric

The corset closes with its own side zipper and the dress also has a side zipper to close

It is truly a beautiful piece and one of my personal favorites

1960s Gold Thread & Blue Kimono Coat designer-jean-patou It is incredibly chic andThis pretty kimono coat or dress, is not absolutely perfect but still so wonderful I cannot resist listing it! The exterior is on great shape and is a fab mix of a smoky blue, silver and gold thread work all woven to create fabric that has a subtle metallic sheen. Its not a true kimono rather a westernized version. The sleeves are kimono shaped but the drop is far shorter that a traditional kimono and the tie belt is handily attached at the back. I