Exquisite Volup Kelly Green 1940s Swing Coat With Statement Sleeves By Best & Co
1940s Emerald Green Swing Coat with Soutache Embroidery – Best & Co
A striking mid 1940s swing coat by Best & Co, crafted in a vivid emerald green wool that feels both luxurious and bold. Designed with generous statement sleeves and a softly sculpted swing silhouette, this coat captures the drama and elegance of wartime fashion while remaining effortlessly wearable today. The ivory soutache embroidery along the hem and sleeve edges adds refined contrast and elevates the piece into true collectible territory.
Features
- Era: 1940s
- Maker: Best & Co, Fifth Avenue, New York
- Material: Wool with soutache embroidery
- Colour: Emerald green with ivory detailing
- Design details: Dramatic voluminous sleeves, curved front opening, cropped swing silhouette, decorative soutache embroidery with pearl-style accents, single button closure at the neck
- Silhouette: Swing cut with beautiful movement
Measurements
- Bust: up 46”but intended to be worn loosely fitting
- Shoulders: 17 1/2” seam to seam
- Length: 20” at the front, 29 1/2” at the back
Condition
Very good condition with only a few very minor flaws as pictured.
Why You’ll Love It
This is one of those pieces that speaks before you do. The colour alone is breathtaking, and paired with the exaggerated sleeves and elegant embroidery, it delivers instant impact whether worn over eveningwear or styled with modern separates for contrast. A standout example of 1940s outerwear, and a serious addition to any vintage collection.
✨ A rare, statement coat by a prestigious New York retailer—secure it while it’s available and explore the rest of the collection.
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