Rare 1977 Thea Porter Couture Green Fused Velvet Open Front Abaya Caftan XS (0-4) "In August 1971 Vogue magazine

"In August 1971 Vogue magazine illustrated six designs from Jean Muir's latest collection

nod the the thirties and forties that was running through some of his work during this time period

The top panel is beaded on little strands of metallic thread

might have been passing through on their way to or from lovers' assignations

Rare 1977 Thea Porter Couture Green Fused Velvet Open Front Abaya Caftan XS (0-4) "In August 1971 Vogue magazineThis Thea Porter caftan was made in 1977 and I was pleased to find a copy of Thea's original sketch for this style of caftan worn over a pair of wide legged pants. That sketch also appears in the 2015 book "Thea Porter: Bohemian Chic". These open front versions were especially loved for their versatility and ability to 'hide the body beneath the billowing forms, with transparent fabrics hunting subtly at the female form'. Of all of Thea's pieces, her