Amazing 1970s Valentina Inc. Elaborate Sequin & Bead on Printed Felt Dress designer-bob-mackie Slouchy knits—an angora cardigan jacket

Slouchy knits—an angora cardigan jacket

I love the chic  car coat feel of it and its easy shape and classic camel color that is a lighter shade so feels softer then say that trench coat camel

This top was surely designed by or heavily influence by Ossie and Celia as the print is similar to some later Ossie pieces

The waist is defined by vertical seaming so neither the line nor the design are broken

The frame is really the highlight of this bag

Amazing 1970s Valentina Inc. Elaborate Sequin & Bead on Printed Felt Dress designer-bob-mackie Slouchy knits—an angora cardigan jacketThe Valentina Ltd label was a high end knit wear company that flourished through the 1950s to the 1970s and were known for the elaborate bead and sequin work on soft knits and knit jerseys. They had the bead and sequin work done in Hong Kong where the best sequin and bead work in the world outside of the specialty ateliers in Paris was being done. The base fabric is a black felted wool and this gives it a soft artisanal feel. This was printed in a