1970s Valentino Plaid Swing Coat designer-vivienne-westwood The inside edges are finished

The inside edges are finished with ribbon over the seams

This is a very rare and early Bob Mackie piece that precedes his own label and was produced in tandem with Ray Aghayan

I love the copper rhinestone encrusted Chanel logo buttons that adorn the front - they add the perfect bit of glitz

You can then tie and wraps them as you wish to go anywhere from a loose caftan feel to a more cinched wrapped Grecian Goddess feel

1970s Valentino Plaid Swing Coat designer-vivienne-westwood The inside edges are finishedA fantastic swing coat by Valentino in a bright and colorful mix of colors done in a over sized plaid. I love the red lining that gives another bright flash of color when you move. The coat itself is made of a lightweight wool that is very comfortable to wear. The cut is a play on the loose sculptural styles of the fifties with lots of volume. The collar is bold and pointed and each sleeve is finished with a simple hem and left wide. All the volume