1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-nat-kaplan The washable jersey allows for

The washable jersey  allows for that fabulous drape and feels very modern

Their pieces were high quality and were dedicated to style mixed with ease

This has one of the earliest Beene labels so would have been from a collection shortly after he opened his own house in New York in 1963 on 7th Avenue

with a simple button at the neck

One just feel happy when you look at this dress

1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-nat-kaplan The washable jersey allows forMollie Parnis began designing in 1933 and from a simple beginning built a multi dollar business. She was known for dressing First Ladies and her designs were worn by First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Betty Ford. Her Boutique label launched in 1970 and both that and her couture line continued until she shuttered the doors of her business in 1984. It is hard not to love such a strong statement piece. Dresses with these over the top, elaborate