1970s Travilla Puffed Sleeve Silk & Gold Lame Gown Accessories and Separates Its not a true kimono

Its not a true kimono - rather a westernized version

The cut is very simple but extremely well executed with wide straps over the shoulder that suspend the dress as it falls in a sleek sheath

bohemian and peasant in feel with his masterful eye with print and color combinations

It reminds me of Grace Kelly

† I will add a picture when I can

1970s Travilla Puffed Sleeve Silk & Gold Lame Gown Accessories and Separates Its not a true kimonoFamous for creating Marilyn Monroe's scintillating and iconic "subway grate" dress for the movie The Seven Year Itch, Travilla began as a costume designer before opening his own custom atelier in the 1950s. He did both until 1970, closed shop and then reopened in in the late seventies. Here we have a stunning gown from the late seventies. Using two fabrics for maximum drama and impact we have a solid chocolate silk on the top and that fabulous gold