Incredible 1970s Completely Gold Beaded Fringe Black Caftan designer-alexander-mcqueen topping a almost spiderweb thread

topping a almost spiderweb thread fine silk knit

From the shoulders to below the hip the fabric has been done in wide flat pleats to create some shape and detail - this is especially apparent at the back and I love the lines it creates

Made from prized early silky rayon this dress is just wonderful

It is just wonderful and unusual - a really great LBD

The front has a soft and romantic capelet feel to it with a notched neckline and soft draped fabric that comes out from the waist and drapes over the bust

Incredible 1970s Completely Gold Beaded Fringe Black Caftan designer-alexander-mcqueen topping a almost spiderweb threadPieces like this are what I love about being in the vintage business. It is just something you are not likely to see again and it is just incredible. This amazing caftan dress is a fantastic combination of some of the most extensive bead work that has the most amazing movement to it. This is due to each of those strings of beads being secured at the base only so the slightest movement causes them to move as well. The caftan is literally covered with