1967 George Halley Couture Caftan designer-balenciaga It is gathered along the

It is gathered along the sides so it really gives a girl an hourglass shape

it will be ready to wear upon arrivalp

It is in what I would consider excellent shape with no apparent flaws other then one small faint watermark on the inside lining

Over this a floating panel of chiffon sits attached across the shoulders with tiny flat knife pleats - so difficult to execute perfectly with this type of fabric

1967 George Halley Couture Caftan designer-balenciaga It is gathered along theThis is an absolutely incredible couture caftan that was custom made in 1967 and was photographed for Harpers Bazaar. The estate that this came from was said to be from a former model so it may indeed be the exact same caftan! Note that because it was a custom piece it has no label! The workmanship and detail is remarkable. It is very heavy the interior silk taffeta and velvet exterior combined with that silver metal braiding and huge glass