Gorgeous 1930s Unlabeled Green Silk Asian Jacket w Red Silk Lining designer-christian-lacroix All the seams are cut

All the seams are cut on a curve so once on you just twist and mold it into place

nips it in at the waist and skims it over the hips

Originally meant as a lingerie this has become one of Zandra's signature pieces and I have seen girls wear this out as a full on evening ensemble

Note that it closes at the back properly but was too small to do so on the mannequin

It also has a second separate tie that you can use at the waist or at the neck for an even more voluminous feel (I have shown both options)

Gorgeous 1930s Unlabeled Green Silk Asian Jacket w Red Silk Lining designer-christian-lacroix All the seams are cutThe 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. These little silk jackets where among the most prized of the era and this one is a beautiful example of the period. It is made of a pretty pastel