Rare 1960s Stavropoulos Golden Opera Coat mao-hide Bits of greenery add contrast

Bits of greenery add contrast and a pop of color

The jacket it a pretty way to add a bit off coverage without bulk and then when you take it off the dress is all refined sexiness

A keyhole sits at the back of the neck and closes with a button and loop

rich cream silk

There is one very old patch done near the waist inside- it looks almost the same age as the coat and a few seams have stretched - also inside

Rare 1960s Stavropoulos Golden Opera Coat mao-hide Bits of greenery add contrastGeorge Stavropoulos was an amazing designer and to find his early work is already fabulous but to find a piece done at this level is just a treat. This coat is really museum worthy. His clients, who included Elizabeth Taylor and opera singer Maria Calla, adored and cherished him for his ability to create stunning evening wear. His hallmark pieces were simple but with a masters attention to cut. He shunned overt ornamentation and instead focused on cut