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Lavender tweed swing coat designed by Arthur McGee, mid 20th-late 20th century
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Lavender tweed swing coat designed by Arthur McGee, mid 20th-late 20th century
Lavender wool tweed swing coat designed by Arthur McGee. The fabric has multi-colored wool woven flecks. The coat has a spread collar, full-length flared sleeves, and falls just below the knee. It closes at the center front neck with one (1) snap and one (1) large round metal decorative brooch-like button with a purple rhinestone at the center. The rest of the front center opening does not fasten. There is one (1) horizontal pocket sewn at the proper left front waist. Pleats are sewn at each underarm to create additional flare at the sides. The back is made extra full with a deep box pleat sewn at the center back just below the shoulders. The coat is fully lined in green silk satin. The body has an additional lining between the facing and the satin made from green wool. The linings of the body are not seamed to the interior bottom hem, but are instead left loose with a turned hem finish. The wool lining is slightly shorter than the satin lining. There are no labels. In 1957, Arthur Lee McGee (1933-2019) was the first African American designer hired to run a design studio on Seventh Avenue in the Garment District in New York City
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This lavender tweed swing coat, designed by the talented Arthur McGee in the mid to late 20th century, is a true testament to his impeccable craftsmanship. The exquisite fabric features multi-colored wool woven flecks that add depth and vibrancy to the piece. With its spread collar and full-length flared sleeves, this knee-length coat exudes elegance and sophistication. The center front neck closure consists of one snap and a striking large round metal decorative button adorned with a mesmerizing purple rhinestone at its center. Interestingly, the rest of the front opening does not fasten, allowing for a graceful flow when worn. Adding both style and functionality, there is a horizontal pocket sewn at the left front waist while pleats at each underarm create additional flare at the sides. The back of this enchanting coat boasts an extra fullness achieved through a deep box pleat sewn just below the shoulders. Inside, you will find luxurious green silk satin lining throughout. Notably, an additional layer of green wool lines between the facing and satin on the body for added warmth and comfort. While there are no labels present on this remarkable garment, it holds historical significance as Arthur Lee McGee became renowned as one of Seventh Avenue's first African American designers in 1957. This Lavender tweed swing coat truly embodies timeless beauty combined with groundbreaking design expertise - an extraordinary piece from Arthur McGee's illustrious career in fashion history.
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