1970s Ruben Panis Metallic Silk Chiffon Gown designer-bill-tice And it is not a

And it is not a coat assembled from a shawl - many of the "original" assuit garments you may see are actually later creations assembled from vintage shawls

From the front it is nothing short of refined elegant perfection with a classic silhouette

If I am wrong and its earlier then you are getting an even better bargain

It is strong and would be wearable with care though truly this is also a piece meant fot a collectors and should be considers a true work of art

1970s Ruben Panis Metallic Silk Chiffon Gown designer-bill-tice And it is not aBias cut, silk chiffon layers give this beautiful gown a light as a feather feel while keeping it looking expensive and chic. The inner two layers are black silk chiffon with a spectacular top layer that has a swooping design of a silver blue, a gold and a copper in a metallic fine thread applique fused onto the silk. The hem flares out at bottom, actually by quite a bit, but because it is cut on the bias it feels more like a column when the wearer is