1940s Miss Los Angeles Forstmann Navy Wool Swing Coat novelty The other prints are a

The other prints are a wide floral paisley band against a white background

You usually see ermine furs in white so to find a coat in their summer colours of gorgeous reddish brown is extremely rare as ermine only change colour for a few short months and so this is much rarer than a white counterpart

it sadly closed its doors in 2006

The medallion is in the shape of a shield and the Chanel lettering is accompanied by 6-point stars

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1940s Miss Los Angeles Forstmann Navy Wool Swing Coat novelty The other prints are aPopularised in the 1940s, the swing or swagger coats iconic silhouette was generously cut and its playful, flared look made it a hit with the eras most glamorous movers and shakers. This coat, which is between royal blue and navy in colour has two labels which read Miss Los Angeles of California and Forstmann. Forstmann Woolen Co. was a wool company formed in 1904. The Forstmann label was often included alongside the garment designers label as a