1973 Oscar de la Renta Mink Cuff Metallic Brocade Gown designer-la-mendola he'd flown in a cast

he'd flown in a cast of top models and glamorous front-row horseflesh

It would have been custom designed for the piece - note how it falls perfectly to highly the high collar lightens to more pink as it moves to down the torso and then the skirt is heavily printed

It has its original tie belt so you can add shape

Made of a fluid perma pleated cream jersey this sexy silhouette was made infamous by Pat Cleavland and that picture of her in an almost identical dress

What an incredible Chanel piece

1973 Oscar de la Renta Mink Cuff Metallic Brocade Gown designer-la-mendola he'd flown in a castThis is the second time I have had this particular gown and it is as good as the first time. This one is a little bit bigger in size then the first one which is an added bonus. It is an amazing, rare and important silk metallic brocade gown by Oscar de la Renta that is just vintage perfection. The fabric is shockingly light at first glance you would think it is a heavy weight stiff brocade but it is actually quite light. It is of a good enough to