1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden John and Frederick formed a

John and Frederick formed a partnership in 1929 and they did made to order bags like this

The cuffs and hem have rows of folded fringe layered over each other

I have included a snapshot from one of the Mcqueen books that talks more of the various inspirations that were behind this spectacular collection

This is an exquisite example of his work and is constructed to couture standards with hand finishes and couture detailing

The skirt flows to the floor and widens softly as it reached the hem

1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden John and Frederick formed aA wonderful caftan dress that only has its Bloomingdales label in place. It has the feel of a Thea Porter but even if it is just a piece made for Bloomingdales, it is one of those wonderful things you will only ever find in vintage. It is a wonderfully easy to wear dress and very flattering once on. There is an inner bias cut pale purple silk sheath dress that is then covered in a layer of that blue silk chiffon down the front and back. A straight