Beautiful black and off- white tweed boucle Best & Co. cocoon style coat, circa late 1950s to early 1960s vintage.

Balenciaga was one of the first designers to produce the cocoon coat- this is no doubt a (rather high quality) period copy of his iconic designs.

Rounded, seamless shoulders- sleeves are seamed from the notch collar and down the tops of the arms. Subtle raglan seaming at back shoulders. High V- neck with notched lapels.

Three button front. Two flap closure pockets on the right front, one on the left front. Mid weight, fully lined in black rayon. Wonderfully made- tailored in the USA with 'British Sportswear' noted on the label. Excellent condition.

Shape is soft and a bit slouchy/ boxy- a classic car length cocoon coat in timeless tweed- au currant (yet) again!

Measurements:

no shoulder seams to measure off of- estimating up to a comfortable 17' allowance

48' chest allowance (designed to be quite full- mannequin has a 32.5' chest circumference for point of reference and this looks quite great on 'her')

47' hem circumference

30' overall length

27.5' sleeve outseams, 15.25' sleeve inseams