1970s Dragon & Floral Print Bill Blass Cotton Caftan Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporating

Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporating her signature pleat technique in the fabric

The silk is gathered into this shoulder detail with softly gathered pleats

this is the "Eperon D'or" by Henri d'Origny

It is edged all the way around with a 14 inch hand knotted silk fringe border

1970s Dragon & Floral Print Bill Blass Cotton Caftan Dress designer-oscar-de-la-renta Mary Mcfadden Couture gown incorporatingIn the seventies caftan fever was at an all time high and many of the top designers of the day designed options for their clients who still wanted to wear a brand name. This fabulous multi print piece is from Bill Blass and combines his masterful eye in cut with a fabulous mix of prints. It is perfect to be worn as a chic day to evening maxi dress. I love everything about the lines of this piece. The shoulders are slim with a high contrasting print