Gorgeous 1970s Mr. Dino Elaborate Print Mini Shift Dress in Turquoise & Yellows designer-victor-costa The neckline is cut wide

The neckline is cut wide and the bodice is slightly shaped to follow the curve of the body

The Cleopatra headpiece features a black velvet base with gold beaded and sequined flowers embroidery and a gold beaded edge

A double peak belt in the deeper shade of red used in the middle layer of the skirt wraps and cinches the waist

Three panels of silk have been set stacked in folded loops one over top the next below it

This has then been shaped around the hips by gathered stripes of net that are connected by rows of crossed bead work

Gorgeous 1970s Mr. Dino Elaborate Print Mini Shift Dress in Turquoise & Yellows designer-victor-costa The neckline is cut wideMax Cohen is the man who launched the Mr Dino label and he is interesting for two specific things. He actually invented the machine that he used to screen the print onto the fabric of his pieces and he designed every print that you will ever see on one of his garments. I love that fact and it makes his pieces that much more interesting to look at. This dress is quite wonderful with its simple lines and an elaborate print that counteracts that