1970s Hanae Mori Green & Tropical Bird Caftan Dress designer-altuzarra Bodice: 14" from shoulder to

Bodice: 14" from shoulder to top of waist band

The photos do not even begin to convey the amount of fabric in the skirt and the sheer opulence of this piece

It has a matching fabric belt and even it has the embroidery work on it

There was an area or two where the threading had weakened and it has been re-stitched at some point - it is sent as found

All the bead work is by hand

1970s Hanae Mori Green & Tropical Bird Caftan Dress designer-altuzarra Bodice: 14" from shoulder toThis is the second time I have had a version of this dress in the shop and each time I find one love it even more. It is one of those perfect, pretty, easy summer dresses that you can wear to just about any event and it easily goes from day to evening. It is utterly gorgeous and has all the hallmarks of the best of what Hanae Mori could do. The colors are stunning and the palette she used for it are vibrant and bright. The soft backdrop print is a