Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer The entire top of the

The entire top of the neckline has a piped open cut work effect

Skirt: 50" from waist to back hem though it does come up a bit when on due to the drape

Length: 58" from top of shoulder to hem

I have seen a few of these pop up here and there and I would hazard to say that this one is one of the best that I have seen come up simply because it is so much fun

The shoulders are cut a bit wide so the straps sit right on the outer portion of the shoulder for the most flattering of necklines

Gorgeous 1950s Red Silk Embroidered Asian Evening Coat w Top Stitched Cuffs & Collar designer-jean-louis-scherrer The entire top of theThe Western world in the twenties to fifties had a special fascination with the far East and this highly influenced the fashion of that time period. In particular, Japan and China began to export and sell pieces that they made specifically for the tourist market. These often combined classic design elements of their respective cultures with a slight Western twist to the cut and colours that were used. You will often will see the shorter jackets come