70s star of india, block print, cotton gauze peacock print dress palm the open collar style sits

the open collar style sits beautifully at the base of the neck and instantly sharpens simple looks

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

making each one truly one-of-a-kind

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

70s star of india, block print, cotton gauze peacock print dress palm the open collar style sitsa 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.