1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden There's also a long stripe

There's also a long stripe of the gold cording that follows the ties that close it at the neck

Belt: will accommodate 24" - 27"

Really fantastic piece

This is an exquisite example of his work and is constructed to couture standards with hand finishes and couture detailing

John and Frederick formed a partnership in 1929 and they did made to order bags like this

1960s Bloomingdales Label Royal Blue Silk Chiffon & Gold Thread Caftan designer-mary-mcfadden There's also a long stripeA wonderful caftan dress that only has its Bloomingdales label in place. It has the feel of a Thea Porter but even if it is just a piece made for Bloomingdales, it is one of those wonderful things you will only ever find in vintage. It is a wonderfully easy to wear dress and very flattering once on. There is an inner bias cut pale purple silk sheath dress that is then covered in a layer of that blue silk chiffon down the front and back. A straight