A truly striking and high-impact vintage statement coat. The high-contrast faux fur features a unique tannish gold/olive body (leans noticeably olive in person) framed by bright white faux fur around the oversized collar, interwoven throughout the body, and along the hemline.
Details & Construction:
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Brand: Astraka of London
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Era: 1970s
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Design: 4 front buttons with leather toggle closures, 2 side pockets
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Shell: 80% Modacrylic, 20% Acrylic (luxurious, high-density pile)
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Lining: Fully lined in 100% Polyester
Sizing & Fit:
Condition:
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Excellent Vintage Condition: Meticulously preserved with no tears, holes, missing fur, or discoloration. Leather toggles and buttons are intact and in excellent shape.
Measurements (lying flat please double; Bust, Waist, Hip)
- Bust: 21"
- Waist: 22"
- Hips: 24"
- Coat Length: 36.5" (shoulder to hemline)
- Shoulder to Shoulder: 15"
- Sleeve Length: 24"
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History Information: Founded in 1898 as Alfred Morris Furs in London, the heritage company incorporated in 1939 before relocating to Buckinghamshire. In 1944, under direction from the UK Board of Trade, the firm moved manufacturing to Shildon, County Durham, establishing a dedicated facility on the Shildon Trading Estate in 1949. Operating under the prestigious label "Astraka of London," the brand revolutionized 20th-century outerwear by crafting high-density modacrylic faux furs that rivaled natural pelts in weight, warmth, and texture. By the 1960s and 1970s, Astraka was a world-renowned name sold in luxury department stores like Harrods and Selfridges, outfitting global fashion icons before closing its doors in 1988. Today, archival 1970s Astraka pieces remain highly coveted by vintage collectors for their remarkable British craftsmanship and bold, cruelty-free luxury.
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