1960s Unlabeled Red Thai Print Cotton Caftan Dress w Frog Knot Detail designer-valentino The bodice and sleeves are

The bodice and sleeves are sheer orange printed silk chiffon that is layered over the same printed coral ribbon silk that you see used for the skirt

The skirt is cut to skim over the hips and then widens out with a slight flare as it nears the hem

It is large and bold and beautifully made

Additional notes from Louise Fennell on Thea’s ingenious mixing of fabrics stated: ‘She’d often just put different bits of material on the floor and looked at them

1960s Unlabeled Red Thai Print Cotton Caftan Dress w Frog Knot Detail designer-valentino The bodice and sleeves areIn the sixties and into the seventies, caftan fever was at an all time high and some of the best example are from this time period. This fabulous red print one combines a gorgeous and easy to wear cut with a fabulous mix of prints. It is perfect to be worn day or evening. I love everything about the lines of this piece. The sleeves are cut extra wide and end on a pointed curve. The neckline is slit down the front and has bright red frog knots to close