Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer hand done dying of the

hand done dying of the velvet sits in horizontal bands across the dress from top to bottom

Red silk is gathered up the front and into a high peak strapless bodice

The top netted layer sits over an inner lining that is finished in a pale peach colour

The waist has a pretty piped adornment and a darling little bow

wonderful and should be considered as a true art piece and not just clothing

Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer hand done dying of theThe Western world in the twenties to fifties had a special fascination with the far East and this highly influenced the fashion of that time period. In particular, Japan and China began to export and sell pieces that they made specifically for the tourist market. These often combined classic design elements of their respective cultures with a slight Western twist to the cut and colours that were used. You will often will see the shorter jackets come