1930s Silk & Emroidered Metal Thread Asian Jacket designer-ossie-clark I love the boat neck

I love the boat neck that gives the shoulders such a flattering line

The twin of this dress looked amazing on the runway for the Spring 1999 collection and I am so pleased to have this one in the shop

in others a deep deep indigo - its very flattering

Jacquard firework pattern throughout

It catches the light and adds a sheen and glow to where these are places

1930s Silk & Emroidered Metal Thread Asian Jacket designer-ossie-clark I love the boat neckThe Western world in the twenties and thirties had a great fascination with all things art deco and oriental and places like Japan began to export pieces made specifically for the tourist market. These pieces combined classic design elements of the Japanese culture with a slight western twist to the cut and colors. The embroidered jackets where amongst the most prized and this one is a stunning example. Made of a fine cream silk, it is completely