1970s Rare Char Suede & Snake Bolero designer-rudi-gernreich The edges of the bodice

The edges of the bodice are black patent leather

Note the color present as a far deeper red in person

Note the perfection of how the strips in the silk on the edge of the jacket at the front line up with each other

Sleeves: 12" from shoulder seam to longest point with a 22" drop

It is basically an A-line sheath that runs from one shoulder

1970s Rare Char Suede & Snake Bolero designer-rudi-gernreich The edges of the bodiceI am having a little hippie chic bohemian moment so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 60s, early 70s hand made, soft as butter leathers that just feel right at the moment. The Char label is one of the best and has a cult like following and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share. This one is a fantastic cropped bolero made of a combination of dyed sueded deer skin in a rust color with