1970s Hanae Mori Red Silk Butterfly Print Kimono designer-bob-mackie The gown is strong and

The gown is strong and wearable with care

The bodice is set on an angle on either side that work up to the straps that curve around the neck

as a light evening topper or even as a dress if you add a silk slip under it and a sash

soft pleat in the front for extra volume on the lower half of the skirt

The seaming mimics his iconic metal corsets and there is a sharply cut peplum around the hips

1970s Hanae Mori Red Silk Butterfly Print Kimono designer-bob-mackie The gown is strong andI have worn variations of this exact kimono for years now whenever I head out for the evening. It is the perfect pop of color over a dress and is light and luxurious feeling for evening. I have even in a pinch wrapped and closed with with a large pin (and sometimes I have just belted it) at the front and worn it as a dress. It is absolutely stunning. Made entirely of silk, this wonderful kimono from Hanae Mori has dramatic color mixed with a pretty