1970s Hermes Silk And Velvet Jacket Gucci creating a flattering hourglass shape

creating a flattering hourglass shape

Highly collectible

Shoulder to hem: 40

These enamelled buttons are also carried to the sleeves

9 inches / 22

1970s Hermes Silk And Velvet Jacket Gucci creating a flattering hourglass shapeA rare and highly collectible late 1970s Hermes unstructured wrap over jacket with deep V neckline and stylized kimono sleeves, the front of fine silk twill woven panels with an all over print of Hugo Grygkars design (first issued in 1954) featuring both the coat of arms (Les Armes de Paris) and the Latin motto of the City of Paris, Fluctuat nec mergitur ("[the vessel] is rocked [by the waves], but does not sink"), surrounded by further coats of arms,