1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-james-galanos each wrist is caught up

each wrist is caught up with an elastic finish so that the sleeve puffs out above to create a subtle billowing

One particularly theatrical dress came equipped with banderillas—the long spears with which bullfighters pique bulls—that seemed to impale the wearer in order to support a long ruffled train in the back

Inseam: 26"

6" from band to band

When it is extremely light and has a "floating" feel to it and yet

1970s Treacy Lowe Printed Cotton Caftan Dress w Tassel Bead Trimming designer-james-galanos each wrist is caught upTreacy Lowe pieces are always a favorite to find. Kathy Lowe Howden launched the label in partnership with her husband in 1971 and quickly became known for her maxi dresses and prints. She did the most amazing caftans and dresses that really reflect the time period. She was a designer that designed her around the fabric she chose and many were custom done just for her. The vast majority of her fabrics were made to her specification in India. So when