1970s Hanae Mori Silk Chiffon Cherry Red & Purple Dress designer-donald-brooks It's fitted with a scooped

It's fitted with a scooped and curved neckline and to the elbow sleeves

so I was respectful of that

The bead and sequin work detailing is all hand applied A wire is attached to both the inner lining and the skirt's hem to create and hold that wonderful ruffle shape of the hem

The front plunges tot he high waist and an attached panel of fabric hooks in the back to define the waist

It is made of a thicker twill weight cotton which allows it to hold its spectacular shape when on

1970s Hanae Mori Silk Chiffon Cherry Red & Purple Dress designer-donald-brooks It's fitted with a scoopedThis is a stunning 1970s Hanae Mori maxi dress. The construction is fabulous and for this one her fabric of choice is a feather light silk chiffon layered over an inner layer of silk. This makes it feel very light and fabulous once on. The dress is cut super model long and lean and the silk floats around your body in a chic column of fabric. The design that is screened on to the top layer of silk is an abstract pattern. I love the brilliant cherry