1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Silk Gown designer-luis-estevez The dress is self is

The dress is self is very generous as was the style of the period† and the design really remarkable - it is actually two dresses - one inner longer one that is a simple sheath and the outer to which the bead work is done

It is an amazing piece that I styled as a long maxi coat

this gown is a study on contrasts and a wonderful example of Bill Blass' work

The skirt is of course

The skirt is masterfully pleated to give a slight sculptural shape but not make the wearer look too bulky

1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Silk Gown designer-luis-estevez The dress is self isA stunning, hand painted gown from Zandra Rhodes that was most likely a custom order and it is not a far stretch of the imagination to think that it could have been used as a wedding gown even! It has a delicious Medieval feel to it with its cut out shoulders and high set bodice. Gold silk organza is pleated in the a Fortuny style and used to create the sleeves and again though the body of the dress. Onto this is a pink silk chiffon, hand painted with