1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-la-mendola The cut is very loose

The cut is very loose and easy and it simply flows out from the shoulder to almost caftan proportions below that

It closes with a low side painted metal zipper and snaps under the decorative buttons down the back to the waist above that

Note that the cuffs seems very small for where they would sit on the arm

Item# S715

They are an elaborate construction with a stiffening material worked in betweent he layers so that they retain that amazing shape

1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-la-mendola The cut is very looseTreacy Lowe pieces are always a favorite to find. Kathy Lowe Howden launched the label in partnership with her husband in 1971 and quickly became known for her maxi dresses and prints. She did the most amazing caftans and dresses that really reflect the time period. She was a designer that designed her around the fabric she chose and many were custom done just for her. The vast majority of her fabrics were made to her specification in India. So when