s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-bessi green and tangerine with white

green and tangerine with white highlights

There are a few other small faint areas here and there on the tunic and one near the back cuff of the pant

Unlined and closes with a back painted zipper

The waist is defined by an attached black sash and then the top portion does up behind the neck and trails down the back like a cape

s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-bessi green and tangerine with whiteThis is a rare and amazing hand painted silk caftan gown by the great Zandra Rhodes from her 1976 collection Cactus and Cowboys. It is constructed of a fine silk chiffon that is entirely hand painted. The top is cut loose and full and dips dramatically low in the front and hand applied enamel flower sequins adorn the front. The waist is a gathered elastic band and that flows to the floor over a separate inner skirting. The print is entirely done by