Incredible Original 1940s 40s Vintage Black Crepe Jacket With Soutache Embroidery And Sequins 1950s it is lined in gold

it is lined in gold and bears the maker’s label for Gene Doris New York

Length: 38”

However there are a couple of small barely noticeable breaks in the straw as pictured

which is further exaggerated with a fabric tie belt

Waist: 30” cinched with belt

Incredible Original 1940s 40s Vintage Black Crepe Jacket With Soutache Embroidery And Sequins 1950s it is lined in goldThis stunning jacket was made from a black crepe in the 1940s. It has been heavily embellished with soutache embroidery and sequins to create a complex pattern of flowers on a wave background. The jacket has padded shoulders, an elegant collarless V neckline and an open riding style front with wonderful draping to add texture and shape. A single line of sixteen functional fabric covered buttons runs down the centre of the jacket. Inside, the jacket is