1960s Metallic Silk Brocade Pat Sandler designer-gucci Love the wide caftan feel

Love the wide caftan feel long sleeves and the east to wear cut

but this is a true 1950s beauty and is just wonderful

It closes with a handset

The design is brilliant and vibrant and whoever painted it was extremely skilled

Inset at the neck and around each sleeve is that wonderful silk cord that is woven so beautifully

1960s Metallic Silk Brocade Pat Sandler designer-gucci Love the wide caftan feelThis is the twin of a dress I have had before and I was so pleased to have it again as it is absolutely beautiful! It is cut to follow and sculpt the bodice with beautiful curved seaming and a high panel around the waist that emphasises both the waist and the bust line. The skirt is quite full and lovely even without a crinoline as shown! The fairly simple cut is completely off set by the spectacular fabric. It is a rich metallic brocade with a garden