1960s Mardi Gras Embellished Silk Abstract Print Dress Minimalist_Dress The dress is lined in

The dress is lined in a coordinating purple with a central zip to fasten at the reverse

The reverse of the bodice is skillfully arranged so that the fabric crosses at the mid back and fastens at an angle with a series of dainty silk covered buttons to the left of the waistline

There is a finely pleated chiffon overlay in bright crimson with a shallow V neckline both at the front and reverse and a full ankle length skirt cascading from the empire waistline

fastening with a zip at the centre reverse

The skirt by contrast is plain turquoise satin gathered in soft pleats below the waistband with concealed pockets on the side seams below each hip

1960s Mardi Gras Embellished Silk Abstract Print Dress Minimalist_Dress The dress is lined inThis fabulous 1960s silk cocktail dress with matching belt tie is by Mardi Gras of New York and is in impeccable vintage condition. The printed silk fabric has an abstract paint effect design in vibrant fuchsia, turquoise and cobalt blue over moss and forest green, and gives this piece a vivacious, contemporary aesthetic. There are small clusters of prog set crystal rhinestones in blue and green interspersed over the fabric on the bodice to add a