1960s James Galanos 'Teddy Bear' Faux Fur Coat designer-arnold-scaasi The inspiration here is highly

The inspiration here is highly personal ñ the designerís own heritage ñ which goes at least some way towards explaining the exquisite hand-craftsmanship that goes into each piece as well

The coat buttons to close and has pockets hidden along the sides

The belt even has its original gold toned fringed cap at each end

Perhaps a touch of softening to the color here and there but this is natural patina and only adds to the beauty of this fabric

It is loose and draped and has a long fabric piece attached that crosses on the front and drapes down and round the back

1960s James Galanos 'Teddy Bear' Faux Fur Coat designer-arnold-scaasi The inspiration here is highlyThe fabric is the first thing that catches your eye on this amazing Galanos coat. It is a faux "Teddy Bear" coat and looks and feels amazingly plush and soft. It has an almost military feel to it in the cut but with a softer, chicer edge. The collar, is rounded and small and I love the top set pockets with their button detailed flaps. The buttons are special in their own right, each is a carved wooden dome with an inset of mother of pearl. The cut of