1960s Pat Sandler Maxi designer-balmain A superb Varon maxi and

A superb Varon maxi and it is in excellent condition

The front plunges almost to the waist but stops just short of indecency

The neckline is scooped and the sleeves long

late twenties silk velvet cape is stunningly beautiful

Under this is a silk lining that has a fantastic finish of silk fringe that gives the dress tons of movement and visual interest

1960s Pat Sandler Maxi designer-balmain A superb Varon maxi andWhen I first saw this I thought it was a Yves Saint Laurent it has that look and feel and the fabric is on par. Its a stunning piece that blends a woven cotton with a beautiful shade of pink highlighted by a soft lavender. This is then shot through with a gold thread striping to give it just a hint of glitz. The neckline and cuffs have a band of gold piping. The waist has a pretty sash of pink silk chiffon and a lavender silk look ribbon so pretty and