Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette The bodice is fitted to

The bodice is fitted to the body  with this amazing panel that swoops down the front and eventually turns into an extravagant hip

And it is Givenchy so you know that no matter how great it looks here - it is even better in person

when he worked for Madeleine Vionnet from 1936-39

The tie at the neck and the tie on the jacket are both separate pieces and are in excellent condition as well

It is a chic wool jersey sheath whose fabric has a bit of texture to it and a long and sleek line to the cut

Unusual 1960s Bill Blass Open Panel Gold & Coral Metallic Coat designer-suzy-perette The bodice is fitted toThis is a gorgeous and early Bill Blass coat that has a very unusual design. Either side of the side panels are only sewn together once they reach the lower bust. This creates a wonderful movement to the panels when you move and also allows what you are wearing under it to peek though. It is made out of a gold metallic silk brocade that combines deep coppers and a startling coral. The collar is a neat and high and the shoulders are structured but un