Rare 1971 Thea Porter Actual Book Piece Silk Cotton Gauze Dress w Sheila Hudson Horseman Print designer-roberto-cavalli Under that the skirt starts

Under that the skirt starts low on the hip is cut to swing around you as you walk

25" from bottom seam of transparent band to hem

He did not believe in 'throwaway' clothing and the items for this line were well made and meant to last

The back of the halter leaves the body completely bare except for the straps

tiniest bit of wear near the logo

Rare 1971 Thea Porter Actual Book Piece Silk Cotton Gauze Dress w Sheila Hudson Horseman Print designer-roberto-cavalli Under that the skirt startsThis is the actual dress that is in the book on Thea Porter's work and appears on page 111. The book notes that this dress has "Two prints based on Persian paintings, designed by Sheila Hudson, combined on the dress. One on the bodice with polo players, while on the sleeves and skirt is a single horseman with Persian style calligraphy at the hem of the skirt." We've also included photos of a jumpsuit with the same print that appeared at the July 1971