Fall 1968 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Dress designer-maurice It is cut in a

It is cut in a classic shift with lots of great seaming details to instantly identify it as a Courreges

It is quite weighty due to the extensive beading and really a extraordinary piece

stiffened raffia appliques added to the front bodice and over some of the print on the skirt

The body of the jacket is cut to be more fitted and the neckline is high

full sleeves with a cuff are the perfect finish

Fall 1968 Oscar de la Renta Metallic Gold Silk Brocade Caftan Dress designer-maurice It is cut in aI was able to date this lovely Oscar de la Renta dress to the Fall of 1968 based on the evening coat that I found within The Met's permanent collection. Their's has a similar print and fabric as well as the same Boutique label. The 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 was the first secondary ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue