Early 1960s Ceil Chapman Gold & Silver Metallic Silk Brocade Coat w Crystal ButtonsCeil Chapman is one of the great American designers. Her work was loved and worn by starlets of the time like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Deborah Kerr and many others and then when she launched her own label that str power helped to turn her brand into a household name. Chapman did exceptional evening and cocktail wear and this coat is a wonderful example of that Finding one of her evening coats is a bit of a treat and this particular one is