Fabulous 1920s Extensively Hand Embroidered Black Silk Asian Evening Coat designer-hardy-amies Original matching fabric belt

Original matching fabric belt

Really a high quality outfit and so versatile

This combined with that pretty ribbon effect running through the fabric and the cuffs give the entire dress a very romantic and feminine feel

The effect is enchanting and it is a truly beautiful gown

Since it left the first time we sourced an entire editorial that showcased some of the best pieces from Ungaro's Spring 1977 collection and I have included that here

Fabulous 1920s Extensively Hand Embroidered Black Silk Asian Evening Coat designer-hardy-amies Original matching fabric beltThe 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. Japan and China especially began to export and sell pieces made specifically for the tourist market that combined classic design elements of those respective cultures with a slight western twist to the cut and colors. You will often see the cropped jacket versions of these come up for sale but these