Guy Laroche apprenticed for Jean Desses and his success there encouraged him to open his own Couture House in 1957. His early work was influenced by the architectural style of Cristobal Balenciaga.

This clean lined, modern silk coat is so sheer and light that you barely know that you have it on. It reminds me of the sheer coats Fortuny designed to be worn over his Delphos dress. It would look perfect over an evening gown, but it could just as easily be worn with a cashmere sweater and trousers. It would be the perfect lightweight coat for traveling.

The coat is collarless, without buttons or snaps. It is cut from two large pieces of fabric and there are gussets under the arms for ease of movement. All of the edges are trimmed with a bias tape made from the same sheer fabric.

It is in pristine condition, it is possible that it was never worn. The Guy Laroche label is in the neckline, and the white tape label with the couture number is sewn underneath.

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