
1970s · 1970s · French
Designer
Ted Lapidus
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
suede leather
Culture
French
Movement
Glam Rock · Hippie / Counterculture
Influences
1940s military greatcoat · Edwardian frock coat length
A double-breasted suede leather coat with wide peaked lapels characteristic of 1970s menswear. The garment features a long silhouette extending to mid-thigh, with four visible buttons arranged in two columns. The suede has a matte, textured surface in charcoal gray-brown tones, showing natural wear and patina. The construction displays traditional tailoring with structured shoulders and chest, while the relaxed fit through the body reflects the looser silhouettes popular in mid-1970s fashion. The wide lapels and elongated proportions embody the bold, theatrical aesthetic of the glam rock era.
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These pieces share the glam era's obsession with leather as sculpture, not just covering. The mule's stacked, undulating heel transforms a simple platform into something almost organic—those cream leather layers ripple like geological strata, while the coat's charcoal suede drapes with the kind of deliberate weight that made everyday outerwear feel theatrical.