Exceptional Original Late 1940s Early 1950s Volup Gold Lamé Coat 36"+ This fabulous suit was made

This fabulous suit was made in the 1940s from a lipstick red rayon acetate blend with a subtle sheen

channeling the structured aesthetic of Gilbert Adrian with a bold

It features beautiful gold soutache embroidery on both sides of the bag as well as on the bangle

The matching skirt has a metal side zipper with a double hook and eye fastening as well as a press stud above it

The suit is in very good condition with only two slight grazes on the skirt as well as a small mark and a thread pull on the jacket and some discolouration to the lining as pictured

Exceptional Original Late 1940s Early 1950s Volup Gold Lamé Coat 36"+ This fabulous suit was madeLate 1940s early 1950s gold lam and black slub silk coat A truly exceptional example of postwar glamour, this late 1940s early 1950s gold lam and black slub silk coat is the kind of statement piece that rarely surfaces outside of museum collections. Its bold horizontal stripes create dramatic visual contrast, with rich metallic lam catching the light between deep bands of textured black slub silk. The silhouette is unstructured but intentionally cut