1970s Jean Varon Floral Printed Pale Blue Grey & Red Caftan w Red Piping & Long Tassel Details designer-sarmi There is discoloring under both

There is discoloring under both arms as photoed

The bodice of the dress is fully lined in cotton

I love the tiny row of tightly spaced buttons that run down the back - so much extra work and time would have been spent to add these instead of a zipper

It was strong enough a piece that Celine Dion chose to wear its twin for the concert on World's Children day in September of 2002

1970s Jean Varon Floral Printed Pale Blue Grey & Red Caftan w Red Piping & Long Tassel Details designer-sarmi There is discoloring under bothJohn Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it became known for the futuristic designs that Bates created. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floaty, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period and his caftans and caftan dresses are some of my favourites to find. This is one of the best caftans I have seen from this label and it is made even better because it should