Alfred Bosand attended Pratt before he enlisted in the army in WWII where he received a Purple Heart for his bravery and injuries received in the South Pacific. After returning to New York he finished his education at Fashion Academy and started his career with various designers including Hattie Carnegie. He opened his own fashion house in the mid 1960s. This evening gown dates from the early 1970s has multiple layers of bright red cotton net. The outer layer is Swiss Dot which is bejeweled with gold metallic glitter done in an Indian scroll pattern and the inner layer is taffeta in a slightly darker red color. The design of the dress is considered in modern terms Boho Chic Maxi Gown. The fitted V necked is held up my spaghetti straps has had an empire waist which flows to a very full skirt. The matching bolero has a Nehru collar fitted 3/4 sleeves. The closure of the dress is a back zipper and the bolero has a hook and eye closure at the neck measures as follows shoulders 14, sleeves21, armhole 7, bust 34, waist max out at 28, hips max out at 44, length of bolero 14 and length of dress is is 61. excellent condition.