………………….Sept 07 had a suede and leather TSV……..By now, after 7 years, my suede jackets had become very popular items, and were expected to be on every new collection. This was a very special jacket with special details. It had an exposed zipper front in an antique brass color. The jacket had princess seams to follow the line of the body and inseam pockets. It was the leather and stud trims that made this new jacket special! The jewel neckline, the front and the hems of the jacket and sleeves were bordered in the leather. Then I designed these Baroque swirling applique patterns. They were had cut and sewn on top of the suede. The tiny brass studs outlined theses appliques. All of the bands on the jacket also were studded with a larger size as you can see in the photos……..To go with the jacket we offered a silk/cotton turtleneck and a Ponte pant.
I never owned this jacket and it was a big regret. I was watching something on Netflix last night that was about the 80’s and one of the characters was wearing one of my vintage AK necklaces. One of the jewel tone enamel graduating ovals. It was fun to see.