1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Bodice: 50" from neck to

Bodice: 50" from neck to hem

The skirt of the dress has built in layer of silk organza

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

That is a double seal of approval

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

1970s Oscar De la Renta Butterfly Gown designer-roberto-cavalli Bodice: 50" from neck toKnown 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