Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer Love this little satin stripe

Love this little satin stripe silk organza top by Courreges

Inner waist: to 19" flat across from side seam to side seam

The shoulders are cut a bit wide so the straps sit right on the outer portion of the shoulder for the most flattering of necklines

Bodice: 29" from neck to dropped waist at back

Elastic at each cuff and the attached tie can be used to add shape

Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer Love this little satin stripeThe Western world in the twenties to fifties had a special fascination with the far East and this highly influenced the fashion of that time period. In particular, Japan and China began to export and sell pieces that they made specifically for the tourist market. These often combined classic design elements of their respective cultures with a slight Western twist to the cut and colours that were used. You will often will see the shorter jackets come