1960s Unlabeled Inky Black Velvet Crossed Stitched Quilted Great Coat designer-hollys-harp At the back the panel

At the back the panel curves around for a pretty and romantic feel

This feather light fabric is notoriously difficult to work with but Halston used with like a Master to envelope the body and accentuate curves

The top is unlined and closes with buttons down the front and at each cuff

I love the neckline - it has fabric ties that run all the way around the shoulders and you can adjust the neckline with them

This gorgeous dress mixes a solid black velvet with a velvet that has a printed effect to it

1960s Unlabeled Inky Black Velvet Crossed Stitched Quilted Great Coat designer-hollys-harp At the back the panelThis black velvet great coat with its quilted effect that runs over the surface of the velvet from top to bottom is fantastic. This is the type of coat that the sixties made famous. It has a long and lean line that gives you height. The bodice is cut to be more fitted and closer to the body. At the waist it starts to flare outward and the skirt of the coat is a long A line. The feeling is that of a Great coat. I love the double row of buttons that run