1960s Buckskin Novarese Leather Jacket designer-mary-mcfadden almost yarn like string edged

almost yarn like string edged in embroidery thread to define each bit of the swirled design

It is an insane and instantly recognizable controlled chaos of color done on a plush cotton velvet

The fabric is a silk taffeta with ribbons of rilky rayon worked directly into the fabric

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS does stretch so will accommodate up a size and be very fitted

1960s Buckskin Novarese Leather Jacket designer-mary-mcfadden almost yarn like string edgedI am having a little hippie chic bohemian moment so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 60s, early 70s hand made, soft as butter leathers that just feel right at the moment. This is a unusual and I think quite rare piece that would have been hand made in Mexico for the Michael Novarese label. One normally thinks of Novarese and pictures beaded gowns so to see this little bohemian hippie piece is