1960s Elaborate Crystal Covered Jewelled Red Caftan Dress designer-la-mendola The skirt is fantastic -

The skirt is fantastic - full and with a built in wire around the hips to give it just a slight bit of lift and volume

It was styled over a crinoline that is not included

This "slashed" and cut out one shoulder design is well documented when it made its original appearance on the 1988-89 runway

limited edition 2002 Chanel bag mimics the classic & iconic Chanel jacket

It closes with a row of tightly spaced silk covered buttons at the side

1960s Elaborate Crystal Covered Jewelled Red Caftan Dress designer-la-mendola The skirt is fantastic -This is an absolutely incredible caftan that appears to have been custom or hand made. The detailing and embellishment that has been added to this caftan is remarkable. It has a decent weight to it the red chiffon fabric is very light in weight but all that extensive detailing on the neck and down each sleeve done in all those fabulous glass rhinestones all add up in weight. However, once it is on and it settles into place, it is not unwieldy to wear