1974 Hand Painted Thea Porter Couture Corset Dress designer-nat-kaplan I love how the pattern

I love how the pattern changes to black at the bottom to anchor the print

It is so pristine that I doubt it was ever worn at all and only has been cleaned once when I acquired it to freshen it up

Bodice: 10" from neck to empire waist

the beads are set with a nod to Art Deco

Fantastic sixties caftan with a luxe twist

1974 Hand Painted Thea Porter Couture Corset Dress designer-nat-kaplan I love how the patternThe combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special. The bodice has a strong nod to the corset and this silhouette was a signature of Thea's. Here it is done in a moire textured black silk taffeta with flat velvet trim. Over the high waist and cascading over the skirt is a layer of fine hand made black lace giving the piece a beautiful