Documented 1973 Scott Barrie Pink & Green Floral Backless Silk Chiffon Dress designer-bill-gibb wide flat pleats that are

wide flat pleats that are separated by a good inch and have an inset of fabric at the top of the separation -all hand done and perfect

Each sleeve is long and slim and cut to mimic the shape of the body of the dress

I was delighted upon closer inspection to find the Nat Kaplan label tucked inside

This bold design makes it an easy piece to transition from day to evening

The color is a pale silver grey and a fine silk net is set over an interior nude lining

Documented 1973 Scott Barrie Pink & Green Floral Backless Silk Chiffon Dress designer-bill-gibb wide flat pleats that areScott Barrie was one of a group of black designers and models based out of New York's Seventh Avenue in the late 1960s. He quickly became known for his sensual designs and in particular, his evening wear. Naomi Sims was a fan and often was spotted wearing his work. His label closed in the early 1980s. He then worked at Krizia, remaining there up to just before his passing in 1993 of brain cancer. This gives us a very small window for finding examples