RARE Vintage 50s Lilli Ann Paris Trapeze and 50 similar items

Vintage 1950s Lilli Ann Paris trapeze coat crafted from black wool with tiered panels edged in black silk velvet. Features concealed snap fasteners, two round textured buttons, and elegant one-piece sleeves with no shoulder or armhole seams. The interior is lined in satin. The trapeze silhouette is understated but still present, offering timeless mid-century elegance. Condition: Excellent vintage condition ? clean, no stains or holes. Minor velvet crushing (easily refreshed with steaming). Museum/Collector-Level. Label History: Founded in San Francisco in 1933, Lilli Ann became world-renowned for their tailored coats and suits, many made with imported Parisian fabrics. The ?Lilli Ann Paris? label signified their highest quality collaborations, produced in France. These coats remain among the most collectible mid-century outerwear pieces. Provenance Note: Lilli Ann Paris label intact, confirming this as a high-grade export piece crafted in France during the 1950s. Style Aesthetics: 1950s couture outerwear ? Trapeze silhouette coat ? Lilli Ann Paris luxury ? Coquette retro chic ? Whimsy-goth dramatic black ? Mid-century Parisian style ? Style Tips: Perfect layered over evening wear, cocktail dresses, or tailored separates. Works beautifully in costume/film recreating 1950s Parisian elegance. A museum and archive-worthy example of Lilli Ann?s finest mid-century couture outerwear. Measurements (approx., flat): Pit to pit: 22? Sleeve: Bracelet length Length: 41? Approx. Modern Size: OS ? best for US Women?s M/L (10?12) UK 14?16 EU 42?44 Made in: Paris, France, 1950s Fabric: Wool with silk velvet trim, satin lining Sustainably vintage ? couture mid-century outerwear, not fast fashion. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, or if you're in a hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via UPS or FedEx! INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!