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Spectacular late 50's/early 60's Hollywood designer evening coat, custom made by Mr. Blackwell. The silk brocade is woven in champagne with gleaming gold metallic lamé, in a bold pattern of chrysanthemums and full-blown roses. An oversized portrait collar frames the face, and the loose, easy cut falls from the shoulders over a center back pleat. Three-quarter sleeves finish in deep turned-back cuffs of plush ivory mink. It is fully lined in ivory silk, with side pockets and a bow at each inner cuff. Worn open over a cocktail dress or gown, it is pure Golden Age glamour. In overall excellent condition, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. 

About the designer: Mr. Blackwell (born Richard Selzer, 1922 to 2008) began his career as a child actor in Hollywood and later worked as a talent scout and nightclub performer before turning to fashion. He launched his own Los Angeles couture house in 1958, making custom clothes for film and television stars and society clients. His label is now best remembered for the Mr. Blackwell Worst Dressed List, which he began publishing in 1960 and continued until his death.

 ✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust:  up to 40" / Shoulders: 15" 
Waist: open 
Hips: open
Length: 41"
Fits like a small to medium based on shoulder measurement. 

Label: Mr. Blackwell Custom 
Material: metallic gold silk brocade 
Condition: overall excellent freshly cleaned and ready to wear, minor signs of wear. A couple faint spots in the lining seen upon close inspection. Wears and presents beautifully. 

 Please note: our garments are usually clipped in the back to fit the dress form, this causes the hem to look uneven at times. 

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")



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