1920s Navy and Khaki Flapper Coat with Soutache Work kahn_of_florida_bag For a piece over half-a-century

For a piece over half-a-century old

The sleeves are long and loose to the elbow

long sleeves and an elongated body

it has a wide neckline with swinging

The detail it contains is mesmerising up-close: flamboyant forms cut from iridescent blue perspex

1920s Navy and Khaki Flapper Coat with Soutache Work kahn_of_florida_bag For a piece over half-a-centuryThis wonderfully made original 1920s flapper coat is crafted from smooth navy and khaki wool. It is tailored to a cocooning shape with an asymmetric fastening, wide sleeves and a high neckline. The detail across this jacket is beautiful, the khaki wool around the bottom hem, collar and along the bottom half of the sleeves is detailed with elaborate tonal ribbon work. These khaki areas have beautiful irregular, swirling hems where they meet the navy