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1920s Gold Lame Full Length Coat with Vermilion-Red Lining

£875.00

This is a wonderfully dramatic 1920s coat made from deep gold lamé with a matte vermilion-red lining. It is very well made, with hand finishing and a straight silhouette that falls to the ankle. For all its richness, it remains highly wearable today without feeling costume-like. Worn open, the asymmetric fastening lets the fabric cascade down and around the body in a sweeping waterfall, showing off the red lining. When closed, flashes of red remain visible along the front hem and across the open collar. A large button covered in gold lamé and red fabric secures the coat at the left side of the waist. Inside, a fabric loop and a tortoiseshell and gold button provide a second fastening.

The coat is in very good antique condition, and has clearly been a much loved and cherished piece. There is some tarnishing to the lamé, which probably contains a small amount of silver so that it has darkened in a few places. The original lining could be silk or rayon and has faded evenly throughout. It also has some nicks and black marks at hip level. These marks are on the lining and cannot be seen when worn. We did consider relining the coat, but felt the original was worth preserving and have chosen to leave it in place. Any label the coat may have had has been lost over time.

We’ve all tried this on at Circa, from a UK 6–8, US 2–4 up to a UK 12, US 8 which is the size of our model, and we could all wear it. It may be tight across broad shoulders, so please check the measurements carefully. The fabric has no stretch and it is best suited to wearers of at least 5'4" height and above, as the hem can touch the floor.

MEASUREMENTS
BUST - 38 in. (97 cm)
WAIST - 36 in. (91 cm)
HIP - 52 in. (132 cm)
LENGTH - 55.5 in. (141 cm)
SHOULDERS - 18 in. (46 cm)
SLEEVE LENGTH - 20 in. (51 cm)

F.A.Q.

Where can I find more information about this item?

We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about any item on our site. Please get in touch at shop@circavintage.com or on +44 (0)20 7736 5038.

Will you set anything aside for me for my appointment?

We are happy to find anything you may be interested in from our website. We have an extensive offline collection. It is helpful if you can let us know your size, style, favourite colour to wear and perhaps your budget in advance of your appointment.
Do I need to bring anything to my appointment?

Clients may wish to bring modern shapewear. You may also wish to bring favourite footwear. We often find a classic pair of nude shoes work well when trying-on, or gold and silver. We have a huge variety of slip dresses and petticoats to complete your look. Many of which are also for sale.
Do you have a price range at the showroom?

Many of our lower priced pieces, under £250, are not available to buy online. Dresses usually start at £150 and go up to £30,000 for the very best archival couture. Our bridalwear price points range from £1,000 to £20,000.
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Yes but please do let us know the size of your party in advance.
Where can I have my circa garment altered?

We offer some alterations in house. Should you need alterations we cannot provide, we can refer you to one of our tried and trusted tailors.
Does Circa have an after-care service?

We will advise you on the best way to clean and preserve your vintage purchases and can also recommend trusted local dry cleaners.
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Our address is Circa Vintage, 87A Lansdowne Way London SW8 2PB

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We offer free, secure, off-street parking but it is a tight squeeze – so do let us know in advance if you will be needing this and we can make sure that there is space available.
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Stockwell (7 min walk) - Northern and Victoria Lines

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What is archival fashion?


Archival fashion refers to historically significant designer garments preserved for their cultural, aesthetic, or technical importance. At Circa, archival fashion includes couture archive pieces, runway garments, early designer work, and museum-quality vintage that document the evolution of fashion history.
How is archival fashion different from vintage?

While vintage typically describes clothing over 20 years old, archival vintage is selected for its rarity, provenance, and relevance to a designer’s archive or fashion history. Circa specialises in archival pieces rather than general vintage.