1970s Gold Lame Knit Jumpsuit with Wide Pleated Legs designer-teal-traina The combination of silk taffeta

The combination of silk taffeta and lace with the added touches of the hand painted design (perhaps done by Thea herself) makes this Couture label gown very special

I absolutely love the flared hip detail that adds that little extra special touch

These are thick heavy cuffs done in some type of resin to look like horn and then brass has been added to create the hinges and overlays

I love the way the entire front cascaded and draped into almost a ruffle feel due to the curved cut of the skirt

1970s Gold Lame Knit Jumpsuit with Wide Pleated Legs designer-teal-traina The combination of silk taffetaThis is an incredible jumpsuit from the late sixties, early seventies, that is well made and very chic with an extravagant, over the top feel. It has no designer label but I love it none the less and this is the exact type of little "unknown" piece that you only find in vintage. It is made from a gold lame knit that is very light and fluid. That color carries through from shoulder to the hem and the overall effect is a soft muted gold. This golden hue