Minimalist 1960s Marty Modell Black Silk Jaquard Brocade Coat w Bow Detail designer-alfred-bosand The silk has a hint

The silk has a hint of transparency to it that gives it an interesting visual effect when the floral design falls over itself as the silk moves

Bust: 13" of fabric flat across from side to side

The front has a little squared off plunge that sits quite deep and the the neckline is cut wide and meant to sit almost off the shoulders

The shape is wonderful - an inner shift dress with an A-line cut is covered with an outer† fine silk net layer that is unlined through the upper bodice and shoulders giving it a subtle sexiness

it has the added distinction of being the actual coat that Tracee Ellis Ross wore for her first time hosting the American Music Awards in 2017

Minimalist 1960s Marty Modell Black Silk Jaquard Brocade Coat w Bow Detail designer-alfred-bosand The silk has a hintThe construction on this coat is wonderful. The Marty Modell label was out of Switzerland and they produced well made higher end pieces that were sold in select salons around the world. They are very well made pieces and this one is a greta example of their work The choice of the black silk jacquard fabric that the coat is made out of makes it very easy to wear for multiple occasions. It would have been considered a formal evening piece during its