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A fabulous 50's Don Loper of Beverly Hills coat in a soft butter-yellow wool with a plush, brushed hand. The wide notched lapels fall into a wrap front, and a long self-fabric belt ties at the waist. The sleeves are three-quarter length and are gathered into deep cuffs, which gives the coat an elegant, dramatic shape. Below the cinched waist the coat opens into a full, swingy skirt with deep side pockets. The coat is lined in warm golden rayon crepe, with a woven Don Loper Beverly Hills label at the neck. The sunny color is hard to find in a 1950s designer coat, and this one is in beautiful condition. Freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. 

A little about Don:

Don Loper was born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1906. He began as a ballroom dancer, partnering with Beth Hardy and later Maxine Barrat, and worked as a dancer and costume and set designer, mostly in New York. After moving to Hollywood he worked in film as a dancer, choreographer and costume designer. His screen credits include Belle of the Yukon, Ruthless and Rancho Notorious. He also decorated the new ballroom at the Beverly Hills Hotel in 1947. His fashion salon, which took over William Haines's space, moved to 152 Rodeo Drive in 1951. His clients included Lana Turner, Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, Ella Fitzgerald and Lucille Ball. He played himself in the 1955 I Love Lucy episode "The Fashion Show." His work is in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the California African American Museum. He died in 1972.

✂️ M E A S U R E M E N T S *

Bust: up to 36" 
Waist: 22 up to 30"
Hips: open
Length: 39"
Fits like a small to medium. 

Label: Don Loper 
Material: 100% wool, rayon lining 
Condition: excellent overall, freshly dry cleaned and ready to wear. Minor signs of wear typical of age including a couple tiny bald patches towards the bottom of the hem. Only 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.

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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