1970s John Kloss for Circa Purple Nylon Robe or Evening Coat designer-valentino rounded pleat detail all the

rounded pleat detail all the way around that both give the wearer shape and also allow the skirt to be very full once these pleats release

The skirt is full and swingy and there are huge top set pockets on each hip

The vibrant pops of red on the white backdrop is eye catching and beautiful

This one is especially beautiful because of the colors and intricacy of the design

Note that I actually have a photo of this set in an editorial from the time period but cannot for the life of me find it

1970s John Kloss for Circa Purple Nylon Robe or Evening Coat designer-valentino rounded pleat detail all theI have had a matching under dress to this robe in the shop ages ago and it was interesting to find the over piece after all these years. The John Kloss for Circa line is actually a lingerie line. Because of that fact, many of the pieces you find have a semi sheerness to them, whereas others like this one, are more opaque which makes them more wearable for a modern girl. John Kloss was a contemporary of Ossie Clark and he also often used historical