Caftan

Design House House of Balmain French
Designer Oscar de la Renta American (born Dominican Republic)

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Mrs. Kempner's travels gave her the opportunity to depart from the urbane daywear and formal eveningwear that defined her New York wardrobe. Vivid colors and exotic accessories contributed to the festive quality of clothes that she wore to Christmas in Santo Domingo or skiing in Gstaad.

Caftan, House of Balmain (French, founded 1945), synthetic, silk, French

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