Rare 1977 Thea Porter Couture Documented Cherry Red Fused Velvet Open Front Abaya Caftan designer-issey-miyake Being two piece it is

Being two piece it is very versatile and you will be able to wear these together or separate

The front neckline is cut with Mugler's signature 'flame' effect along the edge of the bodice edging

Note the color is best shown in the pictures of the dress- the label photo is NOT the correct color

It closes with its own zipper and there is a waist stay that hooks to close

Bodice: 12" from top of bodice to seam under the bust

Rare 1977 Thea Porter Couture Documented Cherry Red Fused Velvet Open Front Abaya Caftan designer-issey-miyake Being two piece it isA few months ago I sold a green version of this caftan and I am so pleased to have found a red one so soon after. Like the green, this Thea Porter caftan was made in 1977. It was dated from a copy of the original sketch of the caftan shown worn over a pair of wide legged pants. A copy of that sketch also appears in the 2015 book 'Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic' and I have included both the sketch and a shot of it in the book for you reference. These open