Fabulous 1960s Sybil Connolly Green Mohair Swing Coat designer-norman-hartnell There is an extra layer

There is an extra layer of the same jersey fabric that runs through the front of the bodice with the back left unlined

A panel of silk runs down the front and is seamed along each edge

The jacket has had one of the clovers repaired and has no closure

Item# DD2289

It is a very pretty a feminine example of Oscar's early work

Fabulous 1960s Sybil Connolly Green Mohair Swing Coat designer-norman-hartnell There is an extra layerSybil Connolly pieces are very rare things to find and this particular coat is a treasure. Connolly was known for creating haute couture from Irish textiles, particularly finely pleated linen, but she also worked with textiles like this, a combination of mohair and Irish wool, for her outerwear. She her first major show in 1953 and launched her couture label in 1957. Elizabeth Taylor and Jaqueline Kennedy were clients and her brand was highly sought