1960s Bessi Vivid Tropical Colors Printed Silk Twill Dress w Belt designer-biba sexy and an important documented

sexy and an important documented piece of Oscar de la Renta

The original Saint Laurent boutique opened in Paris in 1966 and I believe this to be from about 1970 based on the style and the label

A panel draped over on hip and another on the opposite side wraps over the shoulder in soft folds

The skirt is quite dramatic and cut on an A-line to the floor

This set is especially pretty with is blue

1960s Bessi Vivid Tropical Colors Printed Silk Twill Dress w Belt designer-biba sexy and an important documentedThe Bessi company was launched in 1950 but it was not until 1968 that it started producing the printed pieces that the label is now associated with. Like Pucci he signed all his prints and designed them himself. In terms of style, construction and quality his dresses were often on par with Pucci and Leonard, especially the ones from the late sixties to mid seventies. This one is made out of a fine silk twill which holds color beautifully and is why we