1960s Mexican Leopard Print Pony Coat w Piped Leather Detailing designer-rochas It also a secondary design

It also a secondary design woven into the silk that depicts little ocean fishing motifs - octopus

The neckline is the absolute star of the dress a wide wide panel of hand cut silk is hand applied to form almost a bib of what at first glance appears to be feathers

It dates to the late 1970s

It is very elegant and still has that touch of a Japanese feel that Hanae so cleverly brings to her designs

Reference Photo: Yves Saint Laurent Fall 1977 Haute Couture Collection

1960s Mexican Leopard Print Pony Coat w Piped Leather Detailing designer-rochas It also a secondary designThis is one of two leopard printed pi y hair jackets that I have in the shop this week that originate from Mexican during the 1960s or 70s. These would have been made by hand by local artisans for the tourist market and represent an important part of the artisanal history during this time period. This one has a double row of shiny buttons that run down the front and a very wide collar that is rounded off at its edges. The sleeves are long and the