1970s Pierre Balmain Brilliant Floral Print Thai Silk Caftan Dress promo The skirt is cut slim

The skirt is cut slim and long to just past the knee

possibly embellished with some subtle appliqués or floral fantasies

The waist is caught up in gathers at one side and pannier like extensions sit on either side of the skirt giving it lots of movement when you move

The exterior is a beautiful silk brocade that shimmers with metallic threads ranging from pastels to that same bold pink and strewn over the coat in a wonderful floral print

It is an extreme statement piece

1970s Pierre Balmain Brilliant Floral Print Thai Silk Caftan Dress promo The skirt is cut slimPierre Balmain began his career at Molyneux where he worked part time until 1936. After a brief stint serving he moved to the house of Lucian Lelong. He eventually made the leap to independence and is first show was held on October 12th, 1945 at his salon in rue Francois 1er. This caftan dress is a beautiful example of the work being produced for the RTW label during this time period. The silk that the dress is made out of is a fine, printed Thai