Words and photos truly cannot express the level of craftsmanship that resides in this remarkable Mid Century- 1960's shift dress and matching coat set.

The dress is a classic sleeveless shift in a rich sage green raw silk. Open work floral embroidery in shades of green can be found at the neckline and at the faux pocket epaulets. Darts at the bust for shaping. Relaxed fit in the waist and more fitted through the hips. Metal zipper at the back. Fully lined in green silk. Timeless and the apex of elegance.

Now onto the coat- The open work embroidered collar is exceptional. You will see the same beautiful embroidery across the wide bracelet length sleeves, at the front faux pocket epaulets and appliquéd on the large covered buttons. The coat has a fairly stright shape and flares just a bit at the hips. The coat is also fully lined in green silk and there is incredible vermicelli quilting embroidery at the inside lining. There are pockets at the hips of the coat. There is also a pocket on the inside of the jacket

This is a bespoke, handmade and numbered garment.

{ LABEL- FABRIC- TAG SIZE }

There are two labels in this set.

-Bonwit Tailors- Hong Kong

-Specially Made for Mathilde Reisenhus*

Order No. 10854

*I attempted to research the woman this set was made for, but I was unable to come up with any information. Whomever she was, she was a special and wealthy lady.

Raw Silk outer and Silk Lining

No size tags present

{ MEASUREMENTS }

Shown clipped on a 5'8" Mannequin with 33" Bust- 25" Waist- 35" Hips

All measurements taken FLAT and doubled

Bust of Dress- 40"

Waist Dress- 34"

Hips of Dress- 39"

Total Length- 40"

Bust of Coat- 44"

Waist of Coat- 44"

Hips- 50"

Sleeves- 21"

Shoulders- 17"

Total Length- 41"

{ CONDITION }

Pristine Condition- No flaws to note

This item is sold from a vintage seller in Grass Valley, Ca.