caftans

I mean ... creatively blocked, I can nip down and watch odd blokes in caftans trying to dance and thrust their pelvises around to belly dancing music.

An interview with Louise Rennison 2010

Paul Getty Jr. and his wife Talitha in Moroccan caftans on the terrace of their holiday home in Marrakech You may be wondering why I haven't included Mrs. Robinson in the caftan hall of fame.

Covering a Multitude of Beach Sins Tina Gaudoin 2011

I was surprised at the popularity of the magnificent caftans and the beautifully displayed home wear, on white marble mannequins across a great show room without beds, as Elizabeth lived primarily in hotel rooms and brought caftans out of the Arab souk and into the boudoir and into the mainstream.

Vicky Tiel: Patti Smith Just Sang Her Heart Out to Us in Manhattan Vicky Tiel 2012

I sold these caftans in my shop in Paris and I was photographed wearing one by Elle Magazine in my rustic cabin-style studio on Rue du Dragon, and after that the Arab Caftan took off!

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I decided to produce a line of Elizabeth's caftans to join the first dress collection that I will produce for Home Shopping Network, with a fabulous production team who will produce them, who had previously worked only with major American stores, such as Macy's and Lord and Taylor.

Vicky Tiel: Patti Smith Just Sang Her Heart Out to Us in Manhattan Vicky Tiel 2012

And she had the wardrobe to match: clad in bright turbans, statement jewelry and long caftans, Berenson's style was a mix of boho and city-chic.

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The difference between the caftans she made for Liz and an ordinary caftan: "an empire seam under the bust that pushed up the breasts into a décolleté V so no bra was needed."

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My favorite caftans this season come from Melissa Odabash ("Arelia" embroidered cotton maxi caftan, £350), Etro (pleated crepe maxi caftan, £625), and the current queen of the caftan, Diane von Furstenberg ("Anushka" embellished silk-chiffon maxi caftan, £325), all available on Net-a-Porter.com .

Covering a Multitude of Beach Sins Tina Gaudoin 2011

And she had the wardrobe to match: clad in bright turbans, statement jewelry and long caftans, Berenson's style was a mix of boho and city-chic.

Why This '70s "It" Girl Became YSL's Muse Stylelist 2012

Vicky will be appearing on the Home Shopping Network on April 25 selling Elizabeth Taylor's caftans, her beautiful couture dresses, and her recently published memoir, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DRESS: What I Learned in 40 Years about Men, Women, Sex, and Fashion.

Vicky Tiel: Patti Smith Just Sang Her Heart Out to Us in Manhattan Vicky Tiel 2012