1960s Unlabeled Couture Heavy Metallic Gold & Silver Thread Caftan designer-geoffrey-beene Each vertical and curved band

Each vertical and curved band of the bandage like fabric is attached to the one beside it with a criss cross cording that once on allows for a peek of skin

All the sequin work is set vertically so you get a subtle line that travels up making the wearer seem even longer and leaner

The body of the dress is made of a chocolate silk

The metallic thread running through the knit makes the entire thing glimmer in the light

1960s Unlabeled Couture Heavy Metallic Gold & Silver Thread Caftan designer-geoffrey-beene Each vertical and curved bandThis extraordinary caftan dress has no label but the work that has gone into creating it is absolutely at the couture level. It is truly a wonderful find and a study in the art of creating fine textiles. The dress is a good heavy weight, not so heavy as to be uncomfortable to wear, but the kind of heavy that gives you an instant clue that this is a high end garment. The weight is because it is entirely made from real metal thread in gold and silver.