Rare 1971 Thea Porter Actual Book Piece Silk Cotton Gauze Dress w Sheila Hudson Horseman Print designer-prada When I first saw this

When I first saw this I almost passed it by - on the hanger is does not look like it will fall properly on the body and the proportions look off

All of the edges of the coat have been topstitched for a subtle detail that really emphasizes the lines and cut

Presents as excellent condition with some minor bead loss

The interior of the dress is made to couture standards with a full built in cupped corset that is boned and shaped to the waist

Hand finishes and original belt

Rare 1971 Thea Porter Actual Book Piece Silk Cotton Gauze Dress w Sheila Hudson Horseman Print designer-prada When I first saw thisThis is the actual dress that is in the book on Thea Porter's work and appears on page 111. The book notes that this dress has "Two prints based on Persian paintings, designed by Sheila Hudson, combined on the dress. One on the bodice with polo players, while on the sleeves and skirt is a single horseman with Persian style calligraphy at the hem of the skirt." We've also included photos of a jumpsuit with the same print that appeared at the July 1971