1970s Hanae Mori Red Silk Butterfly Print Kimono designer-bob-mackie as a light evening topper

as a light evening topper or even as a dress if you add a silk slip under it and a sash

The seaming mimics his iconic metal corsets and there is a sharply cut peplum around the hips

Fully lined in a white silk and closes with a back painted metal zipper

The skirt falls gracefully to the floor in a sweep of jersey nylon fabric

The bodice is set on an angle on either side that work up to the straps that curve around the neck

1970s Hanae Mori Red Silk Butterfly Print Kimono designer-bob-mackie as a light evening topperI have worn variations of this exact kimono for years now whenever I head out for the evening. It is the perfect pop of color over a dress and is light and luxurious feeling for evening. I have even in a pinch wrapped and closed with with a large pin (and sometimes I have just belted it) at the front and worn it as a dress. It is absolutely stunning. Made entirely of silk, this wonderful kimono from Hanae Mori has dramatic color mixed with a pretty