1970s Hanae Mori Green & Tropical Bird Caftan Dress designer-altuzarra All the bead work is

All the bead work is by hand

There was an area or two where the threading had weakened and it has been re-stitched at some point - it is sent as found

The original Saint Laurent boutique opened in Paris in 1966 and I believe this to be from about 1970 or so based on the style and the label

It has a matching fabric belt and even it has the embroidery work on it

skins over the hips and then flares out as it nears the hem

1970s Hanae Mori Green & Tropical Bird Caftan Dress designer-altuzarra All the bead work isThis is the second time I have had a version of this dress in the shop and each time I find one love it even more. It is one of those perfect, pretty, easy summer dresses that you can wear to just about any event and it easily goes from day to evening. It is utterly gorgeous and has all the hallmarks of the best of what Hanae Mori could do. The colors are stunning and the palette she used for it are vibrant and bright. The soft backdrop print is a