Autumn is here and winter’s coming, but I’m glad for any excuse to wear my lovely collection of coats, capes and jackets. This one is a great, sporty 3/4 length faux leopard from the 1950s that was a surprise find! Since I know where to go and what to look for, this happens to me a lot but still thrills me to pieces!
A really iconic ’50s thing, these faux leopard items in high quality clothing are a delight to wear. This coat is by Kilimanjaro, with a matching belt (not fastened), front patch pockets, a black satin acetate lining and that beautiful collar. Wear the collar down or hooked in front to form a warm cowl to protect your neck.
Picture it with black skinny stirrup pants and a black fur toque. I think there was some movie set in Switzerland in the very early 1960’s with Audrey Hepburn where she wore this type of clothing – Charade? . . . .
Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy
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