During the 1920's, women's lives changed for ever. This was the "Roaring Twenties" and Flappers were sporting easy to wear silhouettes: loose, short, ready to take a spirited run through the park. Finding vintage Flapper dresses is getting harder to do now, as they disapear into collections. A great coat is even harder to locate, as a quick review of an internet search will show little selection. When looking for a Flapper look, key to her outfit is the wrap front coat and a fur collar, worn with a low cloche hat.
Following World War I, everything about the Flapper's style was new and modern, breaking ground in so many ways. She was usually young: a college student or new girl in town. Her silhouette seemed shockingly masculine, with long bare legs and a slender bustline. The idea of having men's wear styled clothing was new on the horizon. This loose fit, expressed with modern Art Deco designs brought a younger viewpoint to fashion. Erte, the famous fashion illustrator suggested many applications of Art Deco embellishments in fabric and fashion. Fabric prints, jewelry, shoe details and hats were distinctive in their Erte-styled Deco designs.
This Art Deco Flapper coat is amazing. Over 80 years old, it still sparks with style and attitude. Erte inspired Art Deco designs are sewn on the sleeves and coat back, giving it that distinctive Flapper quality. Not to be missed, the classic fur collar and cuffs, with a wrap front that ties at the hip.
We can see it now: just pull on your cloche hat over your cute bobbed hair, and you are ready to jump into the Model A Ford to take a spin around town!
The coat catalog here shows a very similar coat style on its cover.
This Flapper coat is currently available in our Babylon mall shop (click on the icon at right), or see it at Pintucks.
p.s. The name "Flapper" is derived from the big rain boots popular during the time, that were worn un-buckled in front, making a flapping effect when the girls walked in them.
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