1960s Lillie Rubin Ivory Silk Coat Evening or Opera Coat w Silver Beaded Collar sold photo by Richard Avedon

photo by Richard Avedon

For a garment of this age and this rarity it is in excellent antique condition

This one still has its original hang tag and was never worn

Both the dress and the jacket are constructed entirely of silk and a silk metallic brocade

Item# DS079

1960s Lillie Rubin Ivory Silk Coat Evening or Opera Coat w Silver Beaded Collar sold photo by Richard AvedonThis is a stunning full length silk evening or opera coat done in a creamy ivory colour. The cut and design have a simple and stark feel to them yet the curves that the coat has soften that starkness. The color is a statement in and of itself. The interior is lined in a matching ivory silk and this monochromatic approach is stunning as it does not break the long line that is created. The shoulders are rounded but without any inner padding so that they