1960s Deep Blue Velvet & Embroidered Star Applique Coat designer-victor-costa had torrid love affairs with

had torrid love affairs with some of the greatest designers of the time (he was at one point the lover of Monsieur Dior

Skirt: 5" ribbing plus 43" from bottom of ribbing to hem

This gives a wonderful sense of airiness and lightness

One of the most striking and unusual 1940s suits I have ever had

In Vogue's review of the collection they said: "For Spring 2004

1960s Deep Blue Velvet & Embroidered Star Applique Coat designer-victor-costa had torrid love affairs withThis is a magical coat and very unique. It is made from a beautiful royal blue velvet that has an extraordinary amount of embroidered applique work scattered over its surface and defining the edges and cuffs. These are bright and colorful and edged in gold giving it a regal feel. The cut is equally as wonderful and I love the volume and drama it has. The upper body and shoulders are cut rounded and loose, with the the torso and skirt of the coat