Boys Blue Silk Over Robe | LAST EMPEROR, THE (1987)

Stock #24646

Boys Blue Silk Over Robe

£195 approx. $199 / €189

Our expert's notes

A Boy's Blue Silk Over Robe worn in the 1987 historical Oscar-winning drama The Last Emperor. This rich navy blue jacket is made from silk damask decorated with a faint cherry tree motif and plain navy lining, including horseshoe cuffs lined in turquoise silk, and four round metal buttons at the side opening. This incredibly soft garment was worn by an unknown younger man, most likely outside the Forbidden City as many of its thousands of workers were in elaborate and colourful uniforms, the style is seen often throughout the movie.
This comes from the private collection of renowned producer Jeremy Thomas (who single handedly raised the $25million budget for the movie) and was archived after filming completed until only recently, when the Prop Store was proud to assist in sorting and cataloguing the incredible inventory under the guidance and in collaboration with Oscar-winning Costume Designer, Jim Acheson.

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