I wish I made this coat, but it is actually a vintage coat, given to me by my Nan when I was a teenager.
The brand is Paul Blanche. Is anyone familiar with the brand? Surprisingly I can’t find anything online.
As kids me and my brother went on holiday each year with our parents and grandparents. One year the house we were staying in happened to have cushions, which I loved, in the same fabric as the coat, so my Nan gave me her coat when we got back home.
Being a teenager at the time – and given that being a teenager is all about trying to fit in – I didn’t actually wear it. I think probably because it was unusual. Also, the zip was broken (it wasn’t possible to fully undo the zip meaning it couldn’t be worn loose).
Anyway…. I rediscovered this coat in my parent’s loft a few weeks ago. I quickly replaced the zip and am finally wearing it. Sorry for the delay, coat!
Vintage Paul Blanche Coat
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June 14, 2014 at 10:39 am
Oh my god, this is the most fabulous coat! Wear it, wear it and wear it again. I’m trying really hard to not be overly jealous here! 😉
June 17, 2014 at 8:47 am
Thank you! My Nan has great taste:)
June 14, 2014 at 1:50 pm
What a fantastic coat, I love it!!
June 17, 2014 at 8:48 am
Thanks! I shouldn’t have left it sitting in the loft for so long… It’s going to get plenty of wear now though to make up
June 14, 2014 at 5:25 pm
Very cool!
June 17, 2014 at 8:52 am
Thank you. The print is great – I wish I had some fabric with the same design
June 15, 2014 at 4:36 pm
this is a most amazing coat. you may see this link for fetails on paul blanche
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/fashions-in-leather
June 17, 2014 at 8:46 am
Thanks for the tip:)
September 9, 2014 at 10:34 pm
I was just searching for Paul Blanke when I saw your post. I bought a green suede coat by him today at a car boot
August 28, 2015 at 11:31 am
Hi
I worked for a company named Solarwear Ltd, Sion Street, Radcliffe, Gtr Manchester in the early seventies and they used to sew leather garments for Paul Blanche, Suedecraft, Martin Blair. The designer at Solarwear was the chap who, we were told, created Emma Peel’s (Diana Rigg) cat suits of The Avengers TV series. They also produced car mats for Rolls Royce cars. Another off shoot was making some of the Magic Round-a-bout fingers, Florence and Zeberdee.
Hope this helps
Rita H
September 1, 2015 at 10:47 pm
Fascinating, thanks so much for commenting. Especially intriguing that they created Florence & Zeberdee, as well as garments!
March 30, 2016 at 11:16 am
Hello, have you found out anymore information about the coat?, I have the same one and I would love to know more about its history.
August 18, 2016 at 12:49 pm
I don’t know if you’ve found more information on the brand name, But I got the link to this site whilst googling the label on the lambs wool mats in my 1989 Bentley. Paul Blanche of Manchester produced handmade mats for Bentley and Rolls-Royce motor cars. I’m assuming that label also produced luxury clothing.