1970s Hanae Mori Purple Chiffon Maxi designer-bessi That hem is to die

That hem is to die

The jacket has no front closures and buttons at each cuff

A soft grey wool is shaped to a swinging sixties A-line with rounded shoulders and a high neckline

The waist nips in with the tie belt and then the skirt flows to the floor where it is anchored by a wide swath of black silk satin ribbon that circles the hem

Fully lined with black silk chiffon though the bodice and pink silk through the skirt

1970s Hanae Mori Purple Chiffon Maxi designer-bessi That hem is to dieI adore this Hanae Mori! Made of feather light silk chiffon that has been custom screened with one of her beautiful prints. Line in silk so it is sensual feeling when on. The mix of purples, pinks and black is pure Hanae and it has her signature large blooms. The neck is high and the sleeves are cut quite wide. Both the neck and sleeves are edged in a fine black lace that is scalloped along its edge. The tie belt cinches the waist and the skirt flows