Rare 1960s Burnt Amber Silk Backless Annacat Dress designer-loris-azzaro Panels of silk softly drape

Panels of silk softly drape across the bust and are caught up at the center with pretty silk ties

The straps that curve up and around the shoulders are wide and adorned with hand placed rhinestones and bright jewels

The wrap allows it to be adjusted - the mannequin it is on has a 35-36" bust

Its is very pretty and its cotton lace cut out design makes it unusual and a real find - when up close you see a series of curved open "circles"

Hand stitched inside where it is gathered under the top button

Rare 1960s Burnt Amber Silk Backless Annacat Dress designer-loris-azzaro Panels of silk softly drapeAnnacat is a label that is very hard to find and rare. When you do find one and it is as sexy and delicious as this one is you really feel like celebrating. In its day, Annacat piece were featured often in editorials for Vogue UK and Harper's. The label was a heavy favorite of the fashion insiders at the time and worn by the "it girls" and rock stars of the day. This full length maxi dress is an amazing example of the best of what they were producing