1960s Embroidered Ducks Tie Coat designer-balmain The dress is fully lined

The dress is fully lined - a yellow silky rayon was used through the skirt and a silk organza backs the bodice

It is a true deep navy blue

This is an excellent and rare example of Philippe Venet work

The green parts are an almost flat piled chenille that is embroidered onto a backdrop of gold stripes

Each sleeve is kept very simple

1960s Embroidered Ducks Tie Coat designer-balmain The dress is fully linedThis sixties coat is really unusual. The base fabric is a thicker cotton mix that has an almost canvas like feel to it but with a smooth texture to it, not the rough weave of a true canvas. Its a deep deep blue. Onto this are rows of little yellow ducks done is folk art fashion and in rows from tops to bottom. These are done with stitched embroidery work and add a pretty pop of color against the blue. Its cut to just below the knee and though it would