Late 1960s Oscar De La Renta Gold Metallic Eyelash Silk Organza Dress w Silver Metallic Detailing designer-loris-azzaro Silver metal tube beads are

Silver metal tube beads are densely applied at the front of the jacket on either side of the opening

It is made of a bright orange red silk chiffon with the designs hand painted in orange

Reference Photos: (1) Thea Porter sketch of a devoré velvet open-fronted version of the abaya

The top and pant are both made from a beautiful

A wonderful piece to wear now

Late 1960s Oscar De La Renta Gold Metallic Eyelash Silk Organza Dress w Silver Metallic Detailing designer-loris-azzaro Silver metal tube beads areThe Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967 which makes this one from one of the very earliest collection for this line. His boutique label is important as is marked the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning example of his work during these early days of his career. I love this dress. It is made out of a very unusual fabric. It is a