1970s Silk Hanae Mori Jacket or Dress designer-halston The remainder of the dress

The remainder of the dress is lined in a thick weighted black silky rayon

This is from the special and limited collection from the 2005 produced specifically for the 2005 Zandra Rhodes: A Lifelong Love Affair with Textiles: Retrospective of Zandra Rhodes work that was shown at the Fashion and Textile Museum

A stunning and unusual design from Chester Weinberg

Some of the braiding edging detailing has come loose here and there - I have gone over it but I mention this in case I missed a stitch or two

Bust: 18-19" flat across the back from seam to seam

1970s Silk Hanae Mori Jacket or Dress designer-halston The remainder of the dressA beautiful silk crepe jacket that you can also wear as a dress if layered over and slip or under layer. The fabric design is classic Hanae Mori, with a hint of exoticism and a pop of pink. It is cut like a loose fitting duster through the body and I love the attached tie at the neckline. you can leave it unbuttoned and just flip the ties over each other for that sexy seventies nonchalance. Each sleeve has a bit of volume that puffs up over each