1970s Hanae Mori Flowing Turquoise Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress designer-jacques-heim It all adds up to

It all adds up to a dress that is simple but dramatic

A quilted red and blue fabric with a sort of Americana "bandana" feel is used on the skirt and matching little jacket

especially for earlier pieces it was the equivalent of a "sample" that was made by the atelier and sent to licensed ateliers that made dresses for their individual markets under the strict supervision and approval of the house

Skirt length: 40" from waist seam to the bottom of the hem

The sleeves are slim and have a pleat detail at each zippered wrist

1970s Hanae Mori Flowing Turquoise Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress designer-jacques-heim It all adds up toThis beautiful and dramatic silk chiffon caftan dress is instantly recognizable as by Hanae Mori and is of museum quality. It is a bold and bright clash of a tropical colors that work perfectly with each other. I absolutely love this bright color palette and find the boldness a little magical. This is everything you look for in a Hanae Mori piece and is an exceptional example of her work. It is getting harder and harder to find these as her work is