1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat vintage-jean-muir The lace is tightly pleated

The lace is tightly pleated over the bust and down the skirt

It also has a Made in India label attached to the waistband

Made in England before manufacturing shifted to Italy towards the end of the decade

highly collectable example of traditional craftsmanship

1950s Black Floral Jacquard Maxi Dress Coat vintage-jean-muir The lace is tightly pleatedAn elegant and very early 1950s maxi dress coat which I have no doubt retailed in one of the finest US department stores of the day and is very possibly a designer piece. Tailored from the most beautiful fabric textured black jacquard dotted with metallic flowers in pink and yellow it has a wonderfully feminine cut. A nipped in waist and full, softly pleated skirt creates a flattering silhouette. It has a wide curved collar which gives way to double