1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress organza feminine line with a wide

feminine line with a wide scoop neck

the fabric retains its crispness and brightness

Bust: 86cm/ 34”

5-inch-wide plum purple waistband with the fabric gathered around the waist to create volume

We believe it was made during the reign of the brand’s lauded Creative Director Alber Elbaz sometime in the early 2010s

1970s Bessi Cream Silk Chiffon and Jersey Botanical Print Dress organza feminine line with a wideMade in Firenze, Italy, this patterned dress is by Italian fashion house Bessi. Founded by Italian tailor Averardo Bessi in 1950, the house became known for its playfully printed fabrics, much akin to Pucci with whom his designs are often associated. In coordinating soft shades of brown, it depicts geometric shapes, botanical forms and playful abstract patterns. The brand name is scattered throughout the print. The swinging, flippy skirt is