Vintage Averardo Bessi x Elizabeth Arden 100% Silk Maxi Dress

Rare 1970s Averardo Bessi silk maxi dress made in Italy expressly for Elizabeth Arden. 100% pure silk with a spectacular signed pink, green, magenta and lavender botanical/psychedelic print. Original matching printed tie/belt with dark green beaded tassels included. Labeled size 10. Back zip. Vintage condition with minor age-related wear/marks shown in photos. Please review all images carefully. Details Designer: Averardo Bessi Made expressly for Elizabeth Arden Made in Italy Era: circa 1970s Material: 100% pure silk Labeled size: 10 Color: Pink / green / magenta / lavender Full-length maxi silhouette Back zipper closure Matching printed tie/belt with beaded tassels included Bessi signature visible within the print Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition with minor age-related wear/marks visible in the photographs. Please review all photos carefully, particularly the close-up images, as they form part of the condition description. Vintage sizing differs from modern sizing. Approximate measurements are: bust 30", waist 26", hips approx. 30", and length 57". The skirt is full/flowy, so it isn’t fitted through the hips. Measurements are approximate. 😊 A very special example of Italian printed silk fashion from the Elizabeth Arden era, with an unusually vibrant Bessi print and original coordinating tie.