1940s Unusual Fringe Detail Midi Dress designer-roberto-cavalli It is a good substantial

It is a good substantial weight as you would expect but not unwieldy

There are 5 more decorative rhinestone set buttons that run down the front

Similar pieces reside in museums around the world and it is fantastic example of his work on in the most striking of all the colors I have ever seen this done in

You just step in

The Char label is one of the best of the hand made hippie chic labels from the sixties and seventies and has a cult like following - and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share

1940s Unusual Fringe Detail Midi Dress designer-roberto-cavalli It is a good substantialAmazing black silk wool crepe is classic fitted swing from the late forties but with remarkable detailing! The dress itself is cut simply a long lean skirt with just the slightest of an A line cut to it. It nips in at the waist and the bodice is simple with a slight V neckline. lightly padded shoulders and short sleeves. A little swag detail sits at one hip. But to this simple dress they have added remarkable silk cord fringe details in little