{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-balmar-bond-street-london-91769","title":"Vintage 1950s Balmar Bond Street London Pure Wool Coat Faux Fur Collar Mod Swing Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1950s Balmar Bond Street London Pure Wool Coat Faux Fur Collar Mod Swing Coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\nA fabulous original late 1950s \/ early 1960s wool coat by Balmar of Bond Street, London, with a wonderfully dramatic oversized faux-fur shawl collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from 100% pure wool in a beautiful muted taupe \/ mushroom brown, the coat has a softly structured, slightly swing silhouette typical of the transition from 1950s tailoring into the cleaner lines of the early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real statement is the exceptionally generous plush brown collar, which sweeps across the shoulders and forms a deep V at the front. Combined with the simple button fastening and neat welt pockets, it gives the coat a wonderfully glamorous mid-century look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a contrasting dusty rose satin lining and the original woven Balmar – Bond Street, London label, together with the 100% Pure Wool composition label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly lovely example of British mid-century outerwear and a very wearable piece of vintage fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Mid to late 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nBalmar, Bond Street, London\u003cbr\u003e\n100% pure wool\u003cbr\u003e\nTaupe \/ mushroom brown colour\u003cbr\u003e\nOversized plush faux-fur shawl collar\u003cbr\u003e\nSwing \/ cocoon-style silhouette\u003cbr\u003e\nFront button fastening\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo front welt pockets\u003cbr\u003e\nLong sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\nDusty rose satin lining\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Balmar woven label\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 100% Pure Wool label\u003cbr\u003e\nMade in Britain \/ British vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmpit to armpit: 44\"\u003cbr\u003e\nShoulder to shoulder: 16\"\u003cbr\u003e\nSleeve: 19\"\u003cbr\u003e\nNape to hem: 32\"\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. waist: 42\"\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. hips: 46\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare these measurements with a similar coat you already own, as vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nVery good vintage condition overall with age-related wear consistent with an original garment of this period. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56843281006978,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-vintage-1950s-balmar-bond-street-london-pure-wool-coat-faux-fur-collar-mod-swing-coat-vintage-1950s-balmar-bond-street-london-pure-wool-coat-faux-fur-collar-mod-swing-coat-1253998211.jpg?v=1786553679","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1950s-balmar-bond-street-london-91769","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}