{"product_id":"1940s-black-rayon-faille-volup-coat-with-bishop-sleeves-leslie-raymond-london","title":"1940s Black Rayon Faille Volup Coat with Bishop Sleeves – Leslie Raymond, London","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1940s Black Rayon Faille Volup Coat with Bishop Sleeves – Leslie Raymond, London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant 1940s Volup coat in black rayon faille, cut with a softly rounded shoulder and full bishop sleeves that draw in at the cuff. The fine ribbed weave of the faille gives the cloth a quiet sheen, and the shape does the rest, falling in a generous, easy line from a wide collar to a long hem. A fine braided trim follows the sleeve seam on each arm, the only decoration on an otherwise pared-back coat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single button at the neck keeps the front clean. It is a coat with real drama in its sleeves, and one that suits the unfussy tailoring London houses were known for in the decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Rayon faille Colour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign Details: Full bishop sleeves, softly rounded shoulder, wide collar, braided trim along the sleeve seams, single button at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilhouette: Long, easy line swing coat with a generous sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Volup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastenings: Large statement button at the neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Leslie Raymond model, London W.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBust: 50”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 46”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders: flexible due to raglan shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood condition with a few flaws as pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sleeves are what set this coat apart, and the braided trim gives them a considered finish without any fuss. Wear it over a tailored dress or a suit, or let it carry a plain outfit on its own. It is a rare Volup find in a wearable black, and a worthwhile addition to any serious collection of 1940s outerwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop now to own a distinctive piece of 1940s London tailoring, and explore the rest of our curated collection of exceptional vintage finds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Sheep Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55703480697208,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0360\/1078\/6861\/files\/7E2C7D75-81A5-499B-838F-94EB45063CD6.jpg?v=1792085924","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepantiques.co.uk\/products\/1940s-black-rayon-faille-volup-coat-with-bishop-sleeves-leslie-raymond-london","provider":"Black Sheep Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}