Prettiest 1960s Oscar de la Renta Metallic Thread Detailed Silk Organza Printed Off Shoulder Dress z-archive-metallics Regardless of his recent downfall

Regardless of his recent downfall and appalling behavior he was at one time a pivotal designer in recent fashion history and was lauded with awards and honors based on his ability to cut a dress including the British Designer of the Year in 1987

The skirt under that is equally as exceptional

There is a button high up behind the collar but no corresponding loop

Thea Porter pieces are becoming increasingly rare and this is a piece that you will wear for a lifetime

The dress is made of a fine silk jersey that has those amazing tropical colors screened onto it in a overlapping leaf print

Prettiest 1960s Oscar de la Renta Metallic Thread Detailed Silk Organza Printed Off Shoulder Dress z-archive-metallics Regardless of his recent downfallThis dress is from the 1960s Oscar de la Renta boutique label It was made under the creative direction of Oscar de la Renta. The Oscar de La Renta boutique label first appeared in 1967. His boutique label is important as it is know for being the first ready to wear line for a Seventh Avenue designer to be launched. These early pieces have lots of hand finishes and are just stunning examples of his work during these early days of his career. The dress