1930s Bright Purple Floral Print Kimono designer-leonard-paris Guy Laroche began his fashion

Guy Laroche began his fashion career under Jean Desses in 1949 and just under ten years later he opened his own house in 1957

Item #DS051

It is original to the dress and cannot be seen when on so is left as found as are the other small flaws

This same treatment is on each cuff and at the notch of each cuff sits another trademark - a single clear rod button - so subtle it is almost unnoticeable

With every slick and twist of the skirt that lining pops up and makes an impact

1930s Bright Purple Floral Print Kimono designer-leonard-paris Guy Laroche began his fashionThis is an early Japanese, made for the tourist market, silk kimono with an interesting subtle grid pattern woven into the silk. Color wise it is an absolutely stunning combination of white, purple, yellows and blues. It is even more stunning due to that bright red and almost neon yellow inside! It is hand screened with huge flowers across its surface. Each design is also hand detailed with a painted center in each flower. I just love the romantic