“ALLIIGATOR TEARS” Hand-Beaded Vintage Leather Jacket (18)

“How does it feel to be adored?”

Beyoncé, “ALLIIGATOR TEARS”

This is a one-of-one upcycled vintage genuine leather jacket, and one of my most time consuming pieces from this collection: it took about 12 hours to complete.

I didn’t count, but there are most likely more than 100 of these tiny glass turquoise seed beads, hand-stitched onto the seams of the jacket using cotton thread.

• Fully lined
• Soft and comfortable material
• Medium weight
• Collarless
• Seed beads are stitched into the seams of the jacket: the entire hem, collar, down the sleeves and back. 
• No pockets, zipper, or buttons
• Size: 18
• Brand: Jessica London
• Color: Camel brown/Turquoise
• Full length sleeve
• Fringe hem
• New condition: no patches, stains, or fraying threads.
• Material: Leather, Glass beads, Cotton thread
• Care: Dry clean only.

Measurements (flat):

• Sleeve length: 24”
• Sleeve depth: 10”
• Bust: 25” W
• Jacket length: 34”

Model: Maya (Size 18/20)

Top & Skirt: Last Looks Costumes 
Photography: Hailey Nelms