s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-ted-lapidus Huge drop glass pearls are

Huge drop glass pearls are set in a rigid and shaped gold chain base that just slips on the wrist

It is an amazing piece of fashion history

The accent details are stunning and the print alone is really a work of art

The silk velvet has a very subtle stenciling in gold that runs through the fabric

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s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-ted-lapidus Huge drop glass pearls areThis is a rare and amazing hand painted silk caftan gown by the great Zandra Rhodes from her 1976 collection Cactus and Cowboys. It is constructed of a fine silk chiffon that is entirely hand painted. The top is cut loose and full and dips dramatically low in the front and hand applied enamel flower sequins adorn the front. The waist is a gathered elastic band and that flows to the floor over a separate inner skirting. The print is entirely done by