1970s Roberta de Camerino Red Maxi Dress mao-hide The top layer of chiffon

The top layer of chiffon floats over the inner layer in the most beautiful of ways - it really goes it that wonderful light

scoop neck and a basic tank silhouette

The edges around the bust line are finished with a metallic flat piped ribbon for the teeniest bit of glitz

Bessi was a Pucci contemporary and you can feel that influence here

1970s Roberta de Camerino Red Maxi Dress mao-hide The top layer of chiffonSuperb Trompe l'oell Roberta de Camerino. This is of course what he was known for his cleverly screened dresses gave the appearance of chic dinner suits. He did them on poly jerseys like this one this fabric was cutting edge at the time and held colour magnificently. It has enough weight to hold the shape as he desired but to still drape and move beautifully on the wearer. It is virtually wrinkle free and easy to travel with. I love the design this