![1949, traina-norell, polka dot swing coat, richard avedon, john frederics hats](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSgfidxQmLAsJzTxeNX3dfpz0t5mI2cyXjzBXQhXUtDjtD-D2OVaVamktjObn5tI8GrENMBPiO48BUNHYMtGsmzpRGIqr47iR1aMhMlFS_ZWxpf7WYx4LhjPYirDu1ChnF8iP7A/s400/coat.jpg)
"We celebrate the silk coat - the height of fashion and of luxury, the newest possession, almost the summer equivalent of mink. The cut is very big, completely covering a day-length dinner dress, making for much rustle and movement."
All three coats are by Traina-Norell. The solid black is silk faille and the polka dotted coats are silk taffeta. All three hats are by John Frederics. Photographed by Richard Avedon for Harper's Bazaar.