s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-ted-lapidus The pattern is subtle but

The pattern is subtle but with those pretty pops of coral to highlight the flowers of the print

The silk velvet has a very subtle stenciling in gold that runs through the fabric

hand cut stylized flowers - stitch to the skirt at the base of each petal so that the petals form a fantastic feathered feel

Huge drop glass pearls are set in a rigid and shaped gold chain base that just slips on the wrist

s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-ted-lapidus The pattern is subtle butThis 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