1930s Unlabeled Rich Burgundy & Gold Silk Brocade Asian Jacket designer-yves-saint-laurent The fabric has enough weight

The fabric has enough weight that it holds it sculptural shape well

What makes this piece even more interesting is that it is very similar to a skirt that is part of the permanent collection of the FDIM Museum in Los Angeles

romantic feel

The zipper is masterfully hidden under a side seam so it looks like there is no zipper to interrupt this design detail

1930s Unlabeled Rich Burgundy & Gold Silk Brocade Asian Jacket designer-yves-saint-laurent The fabric has enough weightThe Western world in the twenties and thirties had a great fascination with all things oriental and places in the Far East began to export pieces made specifically for the tourist market. These pieces combined classic design elements of the Asian culture with a slight western twist to the cut and colors. The embroidered and brocade jackets where among the most prized and this one is a stunning example. It is made of a deep burgundy woven silk that is