1960s Unlabeled Red Thai Print Cotton Caftan Dress w Frog Knot Detail designer-valentino The skirt is cut on

The skirt is cut on a wide Aline and this cut lets it seem very full and draped once on but without bulk or seeming to add a lot of weight to the wearer

Bodice: approx 15" from top of bodice to top of waist band but fully adjustable with the ties

Additional notes from Louise Fennell on Thea’s ingenious mixing of fabrics stated: ‘She’d often just put different bits of material on the floor and looked at them

It is a metallic feeling blue on a silk taffeta

deadstock and unworn Bernard Perris belt bag in a butter soft cream leather

1960s Unlabeled Red Thai Print Cotton Caftan Dress w Frog Knot Detail designer-valentino The skirt is cut onIn the sixties and into the seventies, caftan fever was at an all time high and some of the best example are from this time period. This fabulous red print one combines a gorgeous and easy to wear cut with a fabulous mix of prints. It is perfect to be worn day or evening. I love everything about the lines of this piece. The sleeves are cut extra wide and end on a pointed curve. The neckline is slit down the front and has bright red frog knots to close