1960s Reversible Piecework Leather and Fur Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier Ferdinando Sarmi was known for

Ferdinando Sarmi was known for making clothes that had opulent fabrics and a decadent appeal

The sleeves are cut to narrow at the shoulder and gradual widen to a soft billow at each cuff

Bust: 18" flat across the inner bodice at the back from side seam to side seam

Alexander McQueen references The Birds for this collection a film that he remembers loving as a child principally because of the precise way in which the women featured choose to dress

A very simple cut - it is basically a chic sheath with a waist that is barely defined

1960s Reversible Piecework Leather and Fur Coat designer-jean-paul-gaultier Ferdinando Sarmi was known forLove the versatility of this coat. The fur is very light and supple the only weight comes from the leather backing and it is also very lightweight. It is fully reversible with pockets that tuck in on either side that you choose to wear on the exterior. On the fur side the pelts have been matched to create that interesting pattern that you see. On the reverse side I love how the edges where the pelts meet have an almost deconstructed look to them. Very