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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Red Coats



Band cat by Jamie Shelman click to purchase print from my etsy shop


Tim Walker photograph from I Love Pictures!

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Mulford Red Coat at the East Hampton Historical Society

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Sir Henry Raeburn, portrait of Mrs. Robert Scott Moncrieff at The National Gallery of Scotland


Sir Henry Raeburn, Colonel Francis James Scott, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

I love red coats, from the British military to band uniforms and 18th century wool frocks. I especially love traditional and classic red hunting coats. I know hunters plaid is all the rage but may I suggest a return to this classic deign? hint hint Cate Blanchett in the recent Vanity Fair...


Cate Blanchett, photgraphed by Annie Lebovitz, Vanity Fair Feb 2009 wearing Nina Ricci

Hope you enjoy these red coats on this white snowy cold day!