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Silk Chiffon Caftan

Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Torso Creations Red Silk Chiffon Caftan Heavily Embroidered W/ Gold & Sequins. One of a kind and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Thea Porter Couture Embroidered Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Thea Porter
Located in Geneva, CH
-through caftan-dress is made of black silk chiffon with very intricate and refined silver metallic thread
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1970s English Caftans

1970s Zandra Rhodes Orange Print Silk Caftan and Jersey Dress
By Zandra Rhodes
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage Zandra Rhodes From the spring/summer 1976 Orange Silk chiffon caftan with blue silk cord
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1970s British Kaftans

Couture 1970s Colorful Gold + Silk Metallic Silk Chiffon Beaded Vintage Caftan
Located in San Diego, CA
AMAZING 70s silk chiffon beaded kaftan / maxi dress! Features a wonderful paisley mixed media print
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1970s Caftans

Vionnet "Dahlia" Flowing Silk Chiffon Embroidered Runway Caftan Dress Gown
By Vionnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vionnet "Dahlia" soft peach silk "V" neck caftan dress with separate nude spaghetti strap slip
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21st Century and Contemporary Caftans

1970s Nikos-Takis Black Wool & Silk Chiffon Folkloric Maxi Dress w Embroidery
By Nikos and Takis
Located in Gresham, OR
chiffon fluted sleeves which extend to the length of the dress. There are also pleated chiffon inserts in
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1970s Greek Caftans

Jacqueline de Ribes Black Silk Chiffon Slip Dress w/ Caftan
By Jacqueline de Ribes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
number, made of silk chiffon, with a black satin "belt" attached. The caftan over dress is also made of
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Late 20th Century French Evening Gowns

1970s Leonard Paris Silk Chiffon Angel Sleeve Caftan Maxi Dress Documented
By Leonard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Leonard Paris dress from the Seventies. Cut from silk chiffon, the sleeves are sheer and lightweight to
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1970s French Maxi Dress

1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Calf-Length Caftan Dress w Black Calligraphy Print
Located in Gresham, OR
1980s Cream Silk Chiffon Calf-Length Caftan Dress w Black Calligraphy Print: Easy Dolman sleeve
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1980s American Day Dresses

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1920's Hand-Dyed, Moss Green, Silk Chiffon Caftan
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an incredibly beautiful 1920's vintage, hand-dyed moss green, silk chiffon caftan. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Kaftans

1967 Givenchy Haute Couture Cobalt Blue Draped Sheer Silk Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous Givenchy numbered haute couture royal blue silk chiffon draped gown dating back to his
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1965 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Beaded Green Silk Chiffon Draped Caftan Gown
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spectacular Pierre Cardin haute couture silk chiffon gown, in the prettiest emerald green color
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1960s French Evening Gowns

Thea Porter Black Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Thea Porter black silk chiffon caftan with gold brocade trim. Full length caftan has gold
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1970s British Caftans

Oscar de la Renta Floral Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in US
Oscar de la Renta bias cut sheer silk chiffon caftan / Kaftan with white freesia floral print and
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2010s American Caftans

Libertine Black and Gold Silk Chiffon Caftan with Rhinestones - OS
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Libertine Black and Gold Silk Chiffon Caftan with Rhinestones - OS. This vintage sheer caftan is
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Early 2000s American Caftans

Blue & white silk chiffon caftan 1970s Adelaide of Capri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous blue and white silk chiffon caftan from the 1970s from Adelaide of Capri...Long sleeveless
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1970s Italian Caftans

Dolce & Gabbana Silk Chiffon Caftan Gown with Leopard Print
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in US
Dolce & Gabbana Gown composed of 100% silk chiffon, size 42. Caftan gown features a single button
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Caftans

1970s Raksha Ikat Silk Chiffon Print Caftan
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Raksha ikat print silk chiffon caftan with high ruffled neck and cuffs. Lined, double layer
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1970s Indian Caftans

Chiffon Caftan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aqua blue silk chiffon caftan with vibrant tie dye diamond shapes. Wide neckline with deep V.
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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Gorgeous Indian Inspired Caftan from London
By Raksha
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous Kelly green silk chiffon caftan from Raksha of London! Embellished at the neck, cuffs
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1970s English Loungewear

Treacy Lowe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful printed teal silk chiffon caftan with sheer sleeves. Sweet covered buttons at cuff and
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1960s Indian Kaftans

Treacy Lowe
Treacy Lowe
Size: one
Thea Porter
By Thea Porter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black silk chiffon caftan with deep v-neck and vibrant orange and red floral panels. c
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1970s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Thea Porter
Thea Porter
Size: o/s
British 1970s silk and chiffon silhouette evening caftan
Located in London, GB
A brilliant 1970s caftan made with 100% silk and chiffon. Would fit anyone between a Small
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1970s British Caftans

1970s Galanos Two Layer Silk Chiffon Printed Caftan
By James Galanos, Galanos
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1970s James Galanos 2-layer long, lean double-layered, printed silk caftan, piped in
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1970s American Caftans

1970s Style Turquoise Silk Floral Print Chiffon Kaftan W/ Long Silk Dyed Fringe
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
Featured here is a custom made turquoise silk chiffon print fabric Kaftan with an exotic array of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Dolce & Gabbana animal print silk chiffon hooded caftan dress, ss 1996
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana animal print silk chiffon hooded caftan dress Spring-Summer 1996
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Black, White Striped Print Silk Chiffon Dress or Caftan
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New Hope, PA
This gorgeous silk chiffon dress just slips on over your head and fastens with one interior tie and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Dresses

Thea Porter Eggplant & White Printed Silk Chiffon Seashell Caftan - OS - 1970's
By Thea Porter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thea Porter Eggplant & White Printed Silk Chiffon Seashell Caftan - OS - 1970's. This unique caftan
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1970s English Day Dresses

1980s Judith Ann for I. Magnin Scalloped Silk Chiffon Silver and Black Caftan
By Judith Ann
Located in San Francisco, CA
1980s Judith Ann Scalloped Silk Chiffon Silver & Black Caftan. Black silk base with silver
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1980s Coats and Outerwear

Hanae Mori Silk Chiffon Butterfly Print Column Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in US
Hanae Morie Boutique vintage 1980's silk chiffon butterfly print caftan, column dress. Labeled a US
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1980s Japanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Oscar De La Renta
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silk satin chiffon leopard print caftan with pleating and leather detail on front panels and jewel
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1990s Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Etro Signature Turquoise Paisley Silk Chiffon caftan
By Etro
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Etro signature turquoise paisley silk chiffon caftan. Beautiful paisley design in vibrant In
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Caftans

Jeannie McQueeny Beaded Blue SIlk Chiffon Caftan Dress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jeannie McQueeny beaded blue silk chiffon caftan, dress. From the Bahamas, Jeannie McQueenie is
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21st Century and Contemporary Bahamian Caftans

Hanae Mori Printed Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress Larger Size
By Hanae Mori
Located in New Hope, PA
Hanae Mori designed this caftan or evening dress using printed silk chiffon in the 1980's. The
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1980s Japanese Caftans

Jean Patou Printed Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Jean Patou
Located in Geneva, CH
thanks to a matching silk chiffon cord at the top of the shoulders and at the front and the rear ends
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1970s French Kaftans

Hanae Mori Pink, Purple, Green Floral Print Silk Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chiffon with a silk lining. The sleeves are an open bell shape that drapes off the shoulder. This dress
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1980s American Evening Gowns

Christian Dior Summer Silk Caftan
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
A spring/summer Christian Dior silk chiffon caftan. The caftan is to be worn over a swimsuit in the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Blouses

Treacy Lowe Print Chiffon Silk 1970s Indian Caftan
By Treacy Lowe
Located in US
Treacy Lowe caftan featured in dusty rose and subtle multicolored print throughout a delicate silk
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1970s British Kaftans

Gucci Silk Chiffon "Must Have" Orig Italian Print Caftan Tunic Poncho
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In keeping with the fashion trends of the season, a Gucci silk chiffon caftan is a "must have" for
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21st Century and Contemporary Kaftans

Judith Ann 1970s Bohemian Caftan Dress
By Judith Ann
Located in US
1970s Bohemian Judith Ann Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress Judith Ann dress is featured in a slightly
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1970s Indian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Spaghetti of London silk chiffon embroidered caftan, c. 1970s
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Spaghetti of London silk chiffon canary yellow caftan from the 1970s. The caftan
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1970s British Caftans

Oscar de la Renta Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Fire Bird Caftan
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Oscar de la Renta Hand Painted Silk Chiffon Fire Bird Caftan from the 1970's. Hand painted
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1970s American Caftans

1970s Hanae Mori Couture Bright Orange Silk Chiffon Vintage Caftan Maxi Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage 70s HANAE MORI COUTURE bright orange silk chiffon kaftan maxi dress! Features
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1970s Japanese Caftans

Amazing 1960s Gold + Brown Lurex and Silk Chiffon 60s Metallic Caftan Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1960s gold metallic and taupe brown lurex and chiffon kaftan / maxi dress! Features
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1960s American Caftans

1970 Hanae Mori Silk Chiffon Fuchsia Pink Floral Print Illusion Kaftan
By Hanae Mori
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Hanae Mori silk chiffon layered caftan in fuschia floral print. Sleeves are sheer while the
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1970s Japanese Caftans

Black and Pink Silk Chiffon Deco Style Kaftan With Exotic Beaded Centerpiece
By Torso Creations
Located in Gresham, OR
A stunning color-blocked black and pink silk chiffon bias cut design Kaftan features a deep v
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21st Century and Contemporary American Caftans

Hanae Mori Printed Silk Chiffon Maxi Dress With Japanese Meadow Print, 1970s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Gresham, OR
This beautiful 1970s Hanae Mori silk chiffon maxi dress is printed with a stunning meadow tableau
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1970s Japanese Caftans

Vintage Hanae Mori Colorful Metallic Silk Chiffon Kimono Sleeve Dress with Tags
By Hanae Mori
Located in Boca Raton, FL
digitized paint strokes on silk chiffon. The stripes are cut horizontally on the bodice and vertically on
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20th Century Caftans

Chanel Chiffon Silk Print Caftan Gown, 2006
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel silk chiffon multicolored print gown or caftan features a concealed hook & eye and button
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21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses

Dries Van Noten black silk chiffon applique cut out caftan tunic OS
By Dries van Noten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dries Van Noten black silk chiffon applique and cut out caftan tunic...Uniquely designed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Tunics

Hanae Mori Couture Green Floral Print Silk Caftan Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Hanae Mori
Located in Boca Raton, FL
in a rich forest green silk chiffon, this caftan maxi dress is either from her 1975 or 1976
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1970s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970’s James Galanos Silk Chiffon Caftan
By James Galanos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous silk chiffon caftan from James Galanos is made from layered silk chiffon. A single
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1970s American Caftans

1972 Halston Tie Dye Silk Chiffon Caftan with Matching Under Dress
By Halston
Located in Chicago, IL
Unbelievably rare Halston piece ! 1972 tie dye silk chiffon caftan This still has it's matching
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1970s Unknown Caftans

Silk Chiffon Caftan 1960s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine vintage ethereal silk print chiffon caftan. Sheer item slips over head with vented front
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1960s American Caftans

YSL Metallic Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
YSL black chiffon caftan with silver, bronze and gold metallic leaf design. Beautiful draping along
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1970s French Caftans

Hanae Mori Sunset on Chrysanthemums silk chiffon caftan & dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Hanae Mori Sunset on Chrysanthemums silk chiffon caftan & dress. This is exquisite. The dress is
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1980s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Oscar De La Renta Black and Gold Lame Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Topanga, CA
Black silk chiffon caftan with gold metallic lame flower design throughout, gold glass beaded
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1970s American Kaftans

1970's Painted Silk Chiffon Caftan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's caftan with bold psychedelic floral print looks to be hand-painted on silk chiffon. It has
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Hanae Mori Couture Psychedelic Rainbow Print Silk-Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of Hanae's pieces. The inner sheath is made of layers of silk with the custom screened silk-chiffon
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1970s Japanese Caftans

1970s Hanae Mori Silk Chiffon Caftan Set
By Hanae Mori
Located in Rockwood, ON
A museum quality, amazing 1970s silk chiffon set by Hanae Mori. This is everything you look for in
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1970s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

1960s Treacy Lowe Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress
By Treacy Lowe
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand blocked indian silk lined in pale green tissue silk Smocked bodice Silk covered buttons up
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1960s British Kaftans

THEA PORTER Late 60's Silk Chiffon Caftan
By Thea Porter
Located in New York, NY
Thea Porter pieces are rare and truly spectacular. This one here in black silk chiffon with gold
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1960s English Kaftans

1970s Treacy Lowe Peach Print Silk Chiffon Caftan Dress
By Treacy Lowe
Located in Rockwood, ON
options. She tended to gravitate toward the lightest, finest silk tissues and chiffon available and these
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1970s Day Dresses

Vintage 1970's Halston Couture Watercolor Silk-Chiffon Caftan Capelet Slip Dress
By Halston
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous Halston Couture watercolor rainbow stripe silk-chiffon slip dress with matching caftan
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1970s American Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage 1970 Hanae Mori Couture Psychedelic Pink Floral Silk-Chiffon Caftan Gown
By Hanae Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
silk-chiffon that has been custom screened with one of her spectacular fuchsia pink rose-garden
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1970s Japanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1972 Hanae Mori Couture Documented Scenic Bird Print Silk-Chiffon Caftan Dress
By Hanae Mori
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
in a Hanae Mori garment. Made of feather light persimmon color silk-chiffon that has been custom
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1970s Japanese Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1970's Oscar de la Renta Pink Floral Print Silk-Chiffon Caftan Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
timeless. The fabric is "light as a feather"; silk-chiffon so wearing the garment feels like wearing air
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1970s American Kaftans

Stavropolous Caftan Gown with Butterfly Sleeves
By George Stavropoulos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stavropoulos brown silk chiffon caftan gown. V neckline with full skirt to floor. Wheat print with
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1970s American Caftans

1970's Halston (Attributed) Olive Green and Peach Tie-Dye Caftan
By Halston
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970's Halston (Attributed) olive green and peach tie-dye silk chiffon caftan. Silk chiffon caftan
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1970s Evening Dresses and Gowns

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Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
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Late 20th Century Scarves

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By Betsey Johnson
Located in Water Mill, NY
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1990s American Coats

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By Christian Dior, Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955-1960 France Black taffeta evening kimono coat from the 1950's. The lining and the label were changed in the 1980's, possibly by the Dior House as the lining and label ar...
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By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
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Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
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An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Jean Paul Gaultier Blush Crinkle Silk Chiffon Rib Knit Yoke Skirt, 2000s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Azzedine Alaia 1980s Black + Nude Viscose 80s Mini Sweater Dress Tunic
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage 1980s AZZEDINE ALAIA black and nude viscose micro mini sweater dress / tunic! Features the most luxurious soft viscose rayon that drapes the body so beautifully. Dolman ...
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1980s Italian Mini Dress

Valentino Hand Beaded Sari Silk Asymmetrical Evening Dress
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By Alexander McQueen
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Silk Chiffon Caftan For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact vintage or contemporary silk chiffon caftan you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a silk chiffon caftan from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Hanae Mori, Gucci and Thea Porter are consistently popular.

How Much is a Silk Chiffon Caftan?

The price for a silk chiffon caftan starts at $450 and tops out at $4,500, and on average, selling for $1,500.

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Questions About Silk Chiffon Caftan
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Silk chiffon fabric is a sheer and elegant cloth that drapes well for dresses. It is a material well suited for evening dresses and formal wear.

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