1950s Dragon Medallion Silk Kimono designer-issey-miyake The bodice is scooped and

The bodice is scooped and has a pretty feminine ruffle all around

Over the past thirty years

It is a stunning design and an early example of De La Renta's work

This little 80s Norma Kamali captures the reborn trend of the semi sheer skirt that we are once again seeing on the current runways

1950s Dragon Medallion Silk Kimono designer-issey-miyake The bodice is scooped andA stunning kimono with a very unusual print! It is a chic combination of blacks and shades of grays and has a scenic backdrop. Over this are small silver medallions mixed with larger gold ones that each have a curled dragon screened in them. This print covers the upper half of the kimono and then has a black base and interior. The black portion of the fabric has an almost rough texture to it which is when you see it and feel it adds a great contrast