BELLE & MEADE

BELLE & MEADEThis ultra feminine bespoke coat, a true masterpiece, is crafted from an antique buggy blanket or lap robe designed for sleighs and open carriages. Made in the late 1800s by the renowned Chase Company in New York, this extraordinary blanket blends wools, mohair, and horsehair, originally intended to provide warmth and protection for passengers against the elements. Belle & Meade captivates with a plethora of pink Dogwood blossoms cascading elegantly

understated striping moves throughout the motif

Duck Call Dan is a one-of-a-kind couture coat crafted from an American-made carriage blanket woven between 1890 and 1920—a time when artistry and endurance met in every thread

invoking whispers of Victorian romanticism

A fossilized ammonite shell

it reveals a continuation of the original blanket’s pattern underneath

In the tradition of Victorian floriography

This detailing adds depth

the undersides of the sleeves are lined in sky blue velvet

combining shades of green and pinks to complement the floral patterns

which are repeated throughout the coat’s design

while the hem is adorned with a playful interwoven trim of silk-covered tassel balls

The history woven into the fabric of this coat is as exquisite as the garment itself