1970s Valentino Plaid Swing Coat designer-vivienne-westwood You can then tie and

You can then tie and wraps them as you wish to go anywhere from a loose caftan feel to a more cinched wrapped Grecian Goddess feel

a turban and a San Tropez tan standing on a yacht kind of outfit

This is a very rare and early Bob Mackie piece that precedes his own label and was produced in tandem with Ray Aghayan

Both are exquisitely finished inside and out as one would expect

1970s Valentino Plaid Swing Coat designer-vivienne-westwood You can then tie andA fantastic swing coat by Valentino in a bright and colorful mix of colors done in a over sized plaid. I love the red lining that gives another bright flash of color when you move. The coat itself is made of a lightweight wool that is very comfortable to wear. The cut is a play on the loose sculptural styles of the fifties with lots of volume. The collar is bold and pointed and each sleeve is finished with a simple hem and left wide. All the volume