1950s Schiaparelli Incredible Checked Mink Coat designer-alfred-bosand The base color is a

The base color is a delicious shade of pale purple with soft pastel flowers worked into the print - so flattering on almost any skin tone

The bust is all seamed with pink piping that runs under the bust and then around the waistline - helping to create that bombshell curve every girl wants when she wears a dress like this

Please remember that pieces of this age will have a natural patina and should not be expected to be absolutely perfect (though this is close)

Elastic in the waist

1950s Schiaparelli Incredible Checked Mink Coat designer-alfred-bosand The base color is aThis is an incredible fur and the workmanship that would have went into it to create that amazing checkerboard pattern would still be a feat today. Schiaparelli is of course celebrated for her bold designs and elements of wit and the unexpected. The furs being produced for Schiaparelli during this time were of the best quality and that quality still shows as even some 50 odd years later the pelts are soft and supple. It is surprisingly light for a