French fashion designer Philippe Venet, who was Hubert de Givenchy’s lifetime partner and sometime business partner, launched his own couture fashion house in 1962. After his death in 2021, he was described as “one of the finest tailors in the history of French couture.” Philippe Venet was especially lauded for his coats that he created from the 1960s to the 1980s. The coats in the last black and white photo from Women’s Wear Daily are from Venet’s Fall 1982 Couture Collection. Note that the first coat has the same oversized and tapered raglan sleeves as this blue coat, the second coat has the same vertical besom pockets and low funnel neck, and all of the coats have the same folded seams. This royal blue coat is no doubt from the same era, perhaps a little later in the ‘80s. It is double-faced with hand-sewn, folded seams on the interior. The reference to Avenue Montaigne under the designer label is where Venet’s Paris boutique was located at the time. There are no fabric or size labels in the coat, but is most certainly wool. Based on the waist and hip measurements, we are estimating the size to be a modern size 6/8, or Medium, allowing for the extra room that a coat needs to have. Please refer to the measurements for the best guidance regarding actual size and compare with a similar garment that fits you.*   MEASUREMENTS - Chest is free within the Medium size range. - Waist and hips measure 43" - Length is 43" down center back. CONDITION Excellent condition structurally with a few little places with superficial insect grazing (not holes) that appear to be confined to the sleeves and are not conspicuous. Please do not rely only on the size label or estimated size to determine fit. For the best chance of a proper fit, compare the actual  measurements with those of a similar garment that fits you. *Our photographs are integral to the written description. Approximate measurements taken on exterior of garments unless otherwise noted. Stretchy fabrics and knits are fully relaxed when measured. Because different monitors display colors differently, actual color might vary somewhat from the color on your monitor.  PAYMENT Please make payments for auctions and 'best offer' purchases within two days. ebay will prompt you for immediate payment for Buy It Now purchases. SHIPPING We will ship your purchase via USPS within three business days after ebay clears your payment. If you are making multiple purchases at the same time, you can contact us to get an invoice with a reduced price for combined shipping. PLEASE READ RETURN POLICIES (if your purchase is eligible for return) - Follow ebay returns process only.  - Return item within seven days from receipt date. - Buyer pays all shipping costs. - No refund if our return label has been removed or detached (if present).  - Refund could be denied if garment shows signs of being worn, including perfume odor. - No returns for handbags, accessories, jewelry, or shoes. - No returns for auction-style listings. - No returns for international sales.  CUSTOMER SERVICE We enjoy providing great customer service when you need us. We usually reply on the same business day when you contact us. If you have questions about an item, please send us a message through ebay before you bid or buy. If you have an issue with an item after you receive it, contact us immediately, and we'll work with you to fix the problem. VISIT MY ebay STORE FOR MORE CONTEMPORARY AND VINTAGE LUXURY APPAREL