This is another Stretch Thrift gem, a retro Irving Posluns jacket that was under $20. It's a Kelly green plush, almost suede-like coat, with faux fur flip up collar and trim at the cuffs. Adorable eh?
I don't know much about the designer other than that he was a well-known Toronto coat designer. I showed this coat to local designer Franco Mirabelli and he told me Posluns was big in the scene in the 1960s and 70s.
My sister loves the coat so well she's already asked me if she can have it if I ever tire of it ... which I never will, lol! I'm wearing the jacket with some vintage 1960s made in Italy shades I bagged for five bucks.
As I stepped out of my door this morning, I grabbed the local paper and, while reading it on the bus, I saw an article from you! And then I was like, "hey, i read her blog!" (in my head of course or else people might think I'm a little crazy) Just wanted to say that I thought it was cool and that I think you're pretty cool too. :)
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Shannon
Aww Shan Van I am so thrilled you have left this sweet comment, and to have discovered a fellow thrifter in the city! I tried leaving a comment on your blog yesterday but my Blackberry failed me so I shall try again. Thanks for connecting and I will add you to my blogroll!
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