1970s Hanae Mori Couture Hand Beaded Butterfly Set designer-frank-usher The skirt is softly pleated

The skirt is softly pleated into the waistband and has just the right touch of fullness

That collar is sublime and it is actually lined in a stiffening fabric so you can make it stand up if you wish to create a spectacular frame around your face

And it has its original matching fabric tie sash too

A stunning silk chiffon printed floral maxi skirt from Valentino

1970s Hanae Mori Couture Hand Beaded Butterfly Set designer-frank-usher The skirt is softly pleatedThe museum quality, amazing silk chiffon set by Hanae Mori is just spectacular. It is so rare to find one of her hand beaded pieces and when it also clearly showcases her signature butterfly into the design it makes it that much more special. This set has all three orignal pieces the long flowing silk skirt, that wonderful little hand beaded shell and a silk chiffon jacket that sits over the other two pieces and gives the entire ensemble her signature