Striking 1970s Red Dotted Chiffon White Beaded Caftan Dress w Kimono Sleeves designer-marni Closes with a back painted

Closes with a back painted metal zipper to just above the waist and then has an open slit until the hook & eye at the back of the neck

The sleeves end just above the wrist and the flare out and are rounded at their cuffs

The print is a combination of paisley mixed within an elaborate and exotic feeling design

The cups are edged in chiffon and the straps are meant to sit low and slightly off the shoulder - you can also tuck them to wear it strapless

hired many young designers who were just starting their careers

Striking 1970s Red Dotted Chiffon White Beaded Caftan Dress w Kimono Sleeves designer-marni Closes with a back paintedThis caftan is so striking and unusual. It has the feel of a mish mash of cultures and is one of those pieces that you will only find in vintage. It is made out of a red chiffon that has a small dot fused and embroidered into the fabric. Around the neck is a bib design made out of flat plastic beads that are hand sewn into place. The collar is high cut and set wide across the neck line. The beads follow the shape this creates and the white on the red