Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-karl-lagerfeld 5" from shoulder seam to

5" from shoulder seam to longest point

I love the textured fabric and the little white square 'dots' that cover the dress from bust to hem

small discolorations on one side

much better then it could ever look on a dress form - and a rare find

purples and greens cover the surface of the cotton for a pretty and feminine effect

Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-karl-lagerfeld 5" from shoulder seam toThis is a gorgeous and early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un