1970s Pierre Balmain Brilliant Floral Print Thai Silk Caftan Dress designer-teal-traina I love the pleat and

I love the pleat and buckle detail from which the bra cups seems to float above

Over this is a shawl that has long attached ties

it is really the proper way to cut a skirt and top like this but one no longer used since it used so much extra fabric

Sleeves: 17" with a 12" drop

1970s Pierre Balmain Brilliant Floral Print Thai Silk Caftan Dress designer-teal-traina I love the pleat andPierre Balmain began his career at Molyneux where he worked part time until 1936. After a brief stint serving he moved to the house of Lucian Lelong. He eventually made the leap to independence and is first show was held on October 12th, 1945 at his salon in rue Francois 1er. This caftan dress is a beautiful example of the work being produced for the RTW label during this time period. The silk that the dress is made out of is a fine, printed Thai