70s star of india, block print, cotton gauze peacock print dress palm the abstract poppy-and-bloom print over

the abstract poppy-and-bloom print over a transparent striped ground is a signature versace move from the era: saturated color

her work is recognized as a precursor to the artist–designer collaborations and statement accessories that define modern collectible fashion

Soft 100% cotton with that worn-in vintage drape you can’t fake

finished with a soft halo that gives it that true angora texture

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70s star of india, block print, cotton gauze peacock print dress palm the abstract poppy-and-bloom print overa 1970s star of india dress in paper light indian cotton gauze, block printed in rose, teal, and deep red with rows of peacocks, scattered florals, and paisley borders, all threaded through with woven gold lurex stripes that catch the light. star of india was one of the indian gauze labels that flooded american boutiques in the 1970s, when lightweight block printed cotton from india became shorthand for the decade's bohemian, back to nature dressing.