1970s Silk Jersey Bessi Caftan Dress designer-pauline-trigere Gold lame thread ribbon is

Gold lame thread ribbon is used to highlight the shoulders and V front

On a smaller frame it will sit fuller

Bust: approx 17" flat across from side seam to side seam

the turn of the century exotic and socialite Marchesa Luisa Casati and garden flowers

feminine capelet

1970s Silk Jersey Bessi Caftan Dress designer-pauline-trigere Gold lame thread ribbon isWhat an amazing Bessi caftan dress! Great Bessi pieces are right up there with Pucci and Leonard and this particular dress is just fabulous! A cornflower blue serves as the base and then pinks and yellows are screened onto this in a stunning floral design. It's all custom screened onto a fine silk jersey that holds the colors beautifully. They are as crisp and true now as when this was first made! The cut is beautiful the upper shoulders and sleeves