Tina Leser (1910-1986) helped revolutionize sportswear for American women and shaped the popularity and taste of a generation—as well as inspiring designers who followed.
This day coat is one of the many pieces designed by Leser and worn by Doris Duke. Leser’s work often featured examples of cross-cultural exchange and patterns and fabrics inspired by art and design across the globe, including the Islamic world, East Asia, Southeast Asisa, the Pacific Islands, Central America, and Europe.
