1967 George Halley Couture Caftan designer-biba All the bead-work is done

All the bead-work is done on a cream and gold silk brocade so there is an additional layer of texture sitting just under the outer layer of hand work

A panel draped over on hip and another on the opposite side wraps over the shoulder in soft folds

The moss crepe does have a bit of stretch

The dress form it is photoed on is life size so illustrates how it sits on a real girl well

Unlined and closes at the back with a panted zipper

1967 George Halley Couture Caftan designer-biba All the bead-work is doneThis is an absolutely incredible couture caftan that was custom made in 1967 and was photographed for Harpers Bazaar. The estate that this came from was said to be from a former model so it may indeed be the exact same caftan! Note that because it was a custom piece it has no label! The workmanship and detail is remarkable. It is very heavy the interior silk taffeta and velvet exterior combined with that silver metal braiding and huge glass