1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino A signature Estevez sash falls

A signature Estevez sash falls from the mid-waist at the front to the floor - adding to the goddess feel and also giving the wearer the illusion of extra height

sometimes outrageous clothing and was particularly adept in the use of silk chiffon and silk jersey

It is very heavy - the interior silk taffeta and velvet exterior combined with that silver metal braiding and huge glass rhinestones all add up in weight

The inner dress is currently tacked at one shoulder  and at one side to the exterior dress but you could if you wished undo those few stitches and wear these pieces separately as well

With no tag present it is  of course being sold as an anonymous piece so it is a tremendous bargain

1970s Black Caftan w Silver Thread Embroidered Trim & Edging designer-valentino A signature Estevez sash fallsI have a few variations of these caftans landing in the shop. All came from a woman who traveled extensively and spent a lot of time in Morocco during the late 1970s and she apparently wore these there. She had these caftans custom made in a variety of color and fabric combinations. Each is the same loose and easy shape and all are made out of what feels like a silk and linen mix fabric that has just a touch of transparency to it, They are so chic and