1960s Silk Print Bill Blass Maxi Dress designer-bob-mackie The sleeves are cut to

The sleeves are cut to narrow at the shoulder and gradual widen to a soft billow at each cuff

The waist is a wide gathered elastic band and that flows to the floor over a separate inner skirting

The exterior is a mix of 90% cashmere and 10% angora

it closes with a low back painted metal zipper

The bodice has a pretty silk chiffon edging in a sweetheart bust line

1960s Silk Print Bill Blass Maxi Dress designer-bob-mackie The sleeves are cut toThis is one of my most favorite pieces It is very rare and very amazing! The silk is hand screened with an almost brutalist design in white over the purple base. (note the color is a true even purple it looks varied in the photos but that is the challenge of photographing purple). The cut is fairly simple it completely covers the body the a high neck, Long sleeves and a to the floor skirt. The real genu=ius of this piece lies in that stunning print