The 70s saw a heightened interest in all things foreign and exotic, and this was reflected in fashion. Here, a young Candice Bergen models a cut panne velvet kimono dress designed by Bill Blass. “A dress for utterly luxurious evenings at home, wrapped with a high obi sash, long sleeves slipping, dipping from the arm like folding wings,” was Vogue’s description. Photo from Vogue, July 1970.
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