1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli This is somewhat outside of

This is somewhat outside of my usual realm so though I know these are at least turn of the century I cannot give an exact date - they could be far older

It is an insane and instantly recognizable controlled chaos of color done on a plush cotton velvet

It closes with a low back hidden set zipper

Bodice: 50" from neck to hem

The skirt also falls on the bias from a curved seam at the waist and there is a high slit that exposes the thigh - set so high that it is almost scandalous

1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli This is somewhat outside ofKnown for his feminine, romantic designs, this gown is a slight departure for Oscar and shows that he can do sensuality and sexy with the best of them. A butterfly acts as the only coverage on the bodice of the dress the rest is fine black netting that is completely see through. The butterfly is heavily beaded and done in a spectacular array of metallic colors. The back is slit open to the waist. The skirting is black silk velvet and is an almost