Black Gold

Louise Brooks Coat

J7734

$798.00
Color: Black Gold
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Product Story

Silent Star. 

It’s been 65 years since Louise Brooks made her last movie, but she still has an active fan club.

Men still emerge from theaters stunned after seeing her in Pandora’s Box (1929), muttering things like, “That face…those eyes…that smile.”

Miss Brooks was not unaware of her effect.

She had her trademark haircut, a sleek cropped black helmet that implied she could move rather fast. And in cool weather, she invariably reached for a dramatic coat like this.

She wore the large, furry collar up so it framed her face memorably; sometimes she showed her profile. Sometimes she would let the collar graze her cheek, or nestle her chin in it a bit and look up slightly… that gave the audience something extra to think about.

She didn’t have to say a word.

Neither will you.
Product Details

Louise Brooks Coat (No. J7734), like the one she wore when she crossed the Atlantic to be worshiped by G.W. Pabst’s camera. Soft, warm Italian wool-and-cashmere blend, satin lined. Single-button closure and 26” back vent for lots of movement. The shawl collar (10” wide max.) and cuffs are luxurious shearling. Imported.
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