Evening Raincoat
Have you ever been dressed to the nines for an event and caught in the rain?
The idea for the Evening Raincoat came when attending a ballet performance at
Lincoln Center in New York City. It was raining and beautifully dressed women
were coming into the theatre with their khaki trench coats thrown over their
evening wear. There had to be something better.
Hillesø Designs came up with a graceful sweep of a microfiber coat that just
happens to be trimmed in cotton velvet and silk brocade. It is lined in red silk
jacquard and features a detachable hood that is lined in black silk charmeuse.
It is further embellished with triangle pocket flaps (functional pockets), silk
covered buttons and small tassels. The inside closure is a tasseled tie
to casually hold it in place. The style of this coat is loose and
comfortable, made to fit over the most elaborate gown or the simplest dress. It
has a shawl collar that can fold up cozily around your neck and a pieced swing
back that flows as you walk. The fabrics are water resistant and will protect
the wearer from the elements in wonderful style.
Designer: Randi Hillesø
Photography: Lise Metzger
The idea for the Evening Raincoat came when attending a ballet performance at
Lincoln Center in New York City. It was raining and beautifully dressed women
were coming into the theatre with their khaki trench coats thrown over their
evening wear. There had to be something better.
Hillesø Designs came up with a graceful sweep of a microfiber coat that just
happens to be trimmed in cotton velvet and silk brocade. It is lined in red silk
jacquard and features a detachable hood that is lined in black silk charmeuse.
It is further embellished with triangle pocket flaps (functional pockets), silk
covered buttons and small tassels. The inside closure is a tasseled tie
to casually hold it in place. The style of this coat is loose and
comfortable, made to fit over the most elaborate gown or the simplest dress. It
has a shawl collar that can fold up cozily around your neck and a pieced swing
back that flows as you walk. The fabrics are water resistant and will protect
the wearer from the elements in wonderful style.
Designer: Randi Hillesø
Photography: Lise Metzger