s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-bessi The waist is defined by

The waist is defined by an attached black sash and then the top portion does up behind the neck and trails down the back like a cape

There are a few other small faint areas here and there on the tunic and one near the back cuff of the pant

green and yellow

The neckline has a V and it still has its original fabric sash so it can be worn loose and caftan like or cinch it to create more shape

s/s 1976 Cactus Cowboy Zandra Rhodes Gown designer-bessi The waist is defined byThis is a rare and amazing hand painted silk caftan gown by the great Zandra Rhodes from her 1976 collection Cactus and Cowboys. It is constructed of a fine silk chiffon that is entirely hand painted. The top is cut loose and full and dips dramatically low in the front and hand applied enamel flower sequins adorn the front. The waist is a gathered elastic band and that flows to the floor over a separate inner skirting. The print is entirely done by