1970s Jean Varon Floral Printed Pale Blue Grey & Red Caftan w Red Piping & Long Tassel Details designer-sarmi Canada by Maurice Bradden in

Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957

The inner silk caftan dress serves as the lining

this is a nod to the dresses of the 1940s but done in that perfect YSL style that is all its own

The bodice of the dress is fully lined in cotton

a wide cut through the body that gets even wider as it nears the hem

1970s Jean Varon Floral Printed Pale Blue Grey & Red Caftan w Red Piping & Long Tassel Details designer-sarmi Canada by Maurice Bradden inJohn 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