Around 1970 Michele made a hand-embroidered vest of purple felt for
Robert Plant. She put his initials on each side surrounded by rhinestones, and sewed each sequin one by one, then embroidered Alice in Wonderland holding a bottle with "DRINK ME" on one side, which was her little alter ego. On the other side was a lion. On the back she embroidered the Cheshire cat in a lemon tree - because "The Lemon Song" had just come out. Pamela Des Barres gave it to him, and he gave her a letter for Michele in return that said: "Dear Alice, My face is too creased from the smile to say much. I'm writing from my place amongst the branches." He went on to say how much he loved the vest, and signed it "Cheshire Cat." He wore that vest at every single concert for that entire tour.
