1950s Lavender Flower on Black Silk Kimono designer-geoffrey-beene lavenders and just a touch

lavenders and just a touch of blue green on a soft pink base

It is a sleeveless wool crepe with the skirt set into the waist with soft gathers so it has just a touch of volume

This fabric choice helps to holds its slightly A-line shape

The way it drapes and falls on the body is different than a piece not cut this way

From the 90s revival of the Biba label comes this fabulous little black satin top

1950s Lavender Flower on Black Silk Kimono designer-geoffrey-beene lavenders and just a touchI love this stunning little kimono with its romantic feeling hand painted lavender print. The combination of that soft purple and white design on a black silk backdrop makes for a stunning combination. The design covers the entire kimono, running down each sleeve and across the front, back and interior. The upper half of the interior has a soft white silk inset with a feminine washed design of pale flowers adoring its surface. The work is very fine