Iconic 1968 Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress in Silver & Gold Metal designer-guy-laroche The silk layer over this

The silk layer over this closes over the zipper with her signature teeny tiny snaps

Bodice: 16" from top of shoulder strap to seam at dropped waist

The florals have extra depth and texture since the pattern lies atop another layer underneath

slightly wider sleeve

Absolutely stunning lightweight silky rayon "Purrjama" dress that has the most beautiful soft and romantic floral design hand screened in soft feminine pinks

Iconic 1968 Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Dress in Silver & Gold Metal designer-guy-laroche The silk layer over thisPaco Rabanne was a Spanish designer who became known as "l'enfant terrible (unruly child) of the 1960s French fashion world. He began making jewellery in unusual materials for many of the French couturiers and in 1964 at the age of 30 presented his first collection. In 1966 he had his breakout show: Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials. and it was with this show that he found his calling. He was quoted as saying sewing is a bondage, and