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Coco Repose
Victorian jacket from Coco Repose
A while back I was flicking through The (Sydney) Magazine, and Megan Gale recommended Coco Repose as a great place to find high quality vintage clothing. I waited until I had a spare day up my sleeve to visit, and can attest: this is one of the most well-edited collections of vintage I’ve ever seen.
Owner Jessica Guthrie is lovely, and I’ve gone on to buy many items from her since – including this very rare silk jacket from the Victorian era.
Back of jacket button detail
I was going to play at fixing it, as the silk is so old it’s disintegrating, but can’t bring myself to touch it in case I ruin it. I’ve chosen to hang it on the picture rail as artwork instead – this is one item that doesn’t need reinvention.
Incredibly delicate lapel
Coco Repose
82 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
(02) 9356 4804
What a gorgeous jacket! I’d be scared to try and fix too – it is a wonderful ‘art’ piece.
That is absolutely gorgeous, and you are spot on to hang it as a work of art! I remember 20-odd years ago we could still pick up these garments in Adelaide. Not anymore, sadly. What a fabulous find for you.
What a beautiful find! I can’t understand why you only have two comments on this so far!