c.1973 Zandra Rhodes "Lilies of the Field" Handpainted Caftan Dress designer-mollie-parnis Bust: stretches 15-18" flat across

Bust: stretches 15-18" flat across from side seam to side seam

Over all is is in pretty perfect condition but there is one tiny storage spot on the side of the bodice (photoed) and a couple of the raffia applique edges have loosened in part from the centers

You can barely see it when worn but it is there - a testament to the devotion paid to details then

Designer Consuelo Castiglioni picked up her spring vibe from a couple of handcrafty

I absolutely love the print on this dress and I love how he has cleverly used elastic worked into the fabric to create shape and definition exactly where he wanted it

c.1973 Zandra Rhodes "Lilies of the Field" Handpainted Caftan Dress designer-mollie-parnis Bust: stretches 15-18" flat acrossThis rare and amazing, entirely hand painted, silk caftan gown is just wonderful. This version is a beautiful and extremely rare combination of a peach, a deep goldenrod yellow and pinks, with a pale pink blush belt. I have never actually seen this combination before and suspect it was specially done for Creeds which would make it even more rare and desirable. It is made entirely of hand painted silk chiffon with a satin sash and this one has a lined