A graphic, long-line coat woven in a patchwork of soft checks, in violet, periwinkle, rose, coral, teal and ochre. The colors are blurred and muted like watercolor, so the pattern reads as modern and slightly painterly rather than a traditional plaid. A pointed collar and the overlapping front are finished with plum topstitching and closed with a single red button at the neck. The roomy, straight cut has set-in sleeves with cuff detailing, in-seam pockets, and a quilted, V-shaped yoke detail down the back. It's a true statement layer for wearing over anything from black basics to a slip dress.
Provenance: this coat came from the home of a collector of Jeanne Marc and was described as a sample. It has no label, so the maker can't be confirmed.
Condition: Fair Condition
Condition details: Structurally in excellent condition and very wearable. Several moth holes, shown in the photos.
Era/Decade: c. 1980s
Fabric/Materials: No tag; feels like wool.
Design characteristics: Checkered color-block weave, pointed collar, contrast topstitching, overlapping front with single button, in-seam pockets, quilted back yoke detail, long-line shape
