1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-helena-barbieri The house's signature white snaps

The house's signature white snaps close the front and its cut denim jacket style

The color is even more beautiful and rich in person

There are no labels but it has that feel of a Kansai or some other avant garde designer

There is another repair along the hem on the right side - there is tons of fabric here so it is concealed very well but it does dip up just a touch here if you see it laying flat

Its simplicity is part of its appeal and it looks amazing once on

1970s Mollie Parnis Kimono Sleeve Printed Green Silk Dress designer-helena-barbieri The house's signature white snapsMollie Parnis began designing in 1933 and from a simple beginning built a multi dollar business. She was known for dressing First Ladies and her designs were worn by First Ladies from Mamie Eisenhower to Betty Ford. Her Boutique label launched in 1970 and both that and her couture line continued until she shuttered the doors of her business in 1984. It is hard not to love such a strong statement piece. Dresses with these over the top, elaborate