1920s Velvet Coat Dress w White Zipper designer-harvey-berin The top/ jacket is just

The top/ jacket is just amazing - its classic forties with shoulder cut to be strong

The skirt has a side zipper with a snap and† flat hook & eye at the waist

The lace is is left so all the edges that are next to your skin have little filaments and follow the design of the lace

Skirt length: 38" from waist seam to bottom hem

From the estate of a former model who was fast friends with Galanos and had most of her pieces from him made specifically for her so each is a rare and wonderful creation

1920s Velvet Coat Dress w White Zipper designer-harvey-berin The top/ jacket is justPieces from the twenties have their own unique specialness and this little dress that can also double as a light evening coat is no exception. It was surely hand made and has some quirks that go along with that, but is so charming that I can't help but love it more for that fact. Made of a sleek seal finish silk velvet, it has a simple cut with full shoulders and sleeves that narrow as they reach their cuffs. The collar is neat and simple and I love