Exceptional Mid-1980s Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Velvet Beaded Caftan Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Another silk flower is placed

Another silk flower is placed at the waist and is attached to a ribbon of silk that circles around you and snaps into place underneath the flower

Unlined and closes at the base of the plunge with a flat hook & eye and snaps under that

Hand finished throughout and the fabric itself is entirely hand painted

A lot of well known designers were designing under the Youth Guild label and I wish we could tell who did this beauty

Presents as excellent condition but please read the full condition notes below

Exceptional Mid-1980s Paco Rabanne Haute Couture Velvet Beaded Caftan Dress designer-mary-mcfadden Another silk flower is placedThe early eighties are a time period often overlooked in the Paco Rabanne history but there are some lovely pieces that came out of this time period. This dress is definitely one of them. It is a Haute Couture piece and has been entirely made by hand. His entire brand was based on innovation Even in the 80s he was experimenting and developing new fabrics. This is a beautiful piece and a very wearable one as well. This is a lovely dress whose fabric is