1980s Bernard Perris Black and White Kimono Plunging Caftan Dress designer-hardy-amies It is one of those

It is one of those great pieces that can be worn shorter with the top creating more of a blouse over

Fits on the smaller size through the upper body and shoulders

Pockets along the seams of the hip

This is topped by a simple scooped and sleeveless bodice that is densely covered with glossy black beads and sequins

1980s Bernard Perris Black and White Kimono Plunging Caftan Dress designer-hardy-amies It is one of thoseBernard Perris did ready to wear at but his pieces always had the feel of couture to them. His work often verged on the theatrical and he himself defined his work as being 'more a nouvelle couture than a deluxe RTW. I found a quote that said he was often 'accused of cramming enough ideas for a dozen dresses into one garment, loading his designs with high voltage, eye popping detail'. The eighties were a high point and the couture crowd would often