1950s Handmade Woven Gold & Deep Red Shantung Silk Evening Coat designer-janice-wainwright The front is notched quite

The front is notched quite deep at the center and I love the wide bell finish to each sleeve

All the pockets are fully functional

The colors on this one are especially wonderful and give it a fairy tale

In the show notes for the RISD exhibit Oldham states: “We were always throwing curve balls

This pleat detail wraps completely around the lower skirt

1950s Handmade Woven Gold & Deep Red Shantung Silk Evening Coat designer-janice-wainwright The front is notched quiteThis is a beautiful coat with very fine workmanship and beautiful construction. The deep red of it is very striking and the cut is simple and sleek. It is made from a fine red silk that has golden thread woven through it. These bits of gold are done in a beautiful floral and leaf pattern that is densely done so from afar they almost appear to be solid contrasting panels. As you get closer you start to see detail after detail. The cut is wonderfully