Loose morals

Although Talitha Getty is much remembered for her David Lynch-ish death, floating in a swimming pool in Marrakech swathed in mink after a fatal heroin overdose, it was her days of living it up in Morrocco that made her legendary.

She wore caftans, muumuus and djellabah, along with chunky jewelry and denim in the hippie days, proving to be a splendid hybrid of flower power and glamor. Her courageous stand in fashion has inspired that rich bohemian look for years.

Trend pundit Rhett Eala recreates the drama and retro-bitching of the well-heeled hedonistic days of the Gettys in his opulent opus of modern caftans. "I was inspired by photos of my mother (the visual artist Baby Valencia) and sister in muumuus," Rhett rhapsodizes. His limited edition caftans and muumuus, inspired by Janis Joplin and Diane von Furstenberg, are beach, disco and bedroom-ready (the venue for the most special of occasions). As the monsoon arrives, Rhett assures us that his pieces are versatile enough for the tempestuous moods of the season. "I’ll be adding more sparkle and detail in the later months for a more formal tone, " he shares.

I, being a die-hard Talitha Getty crony, am, of course, an immediate fan of these sumptuous pieces. Here are tips on getting the most out of your caftans:

1) Wear it over shorts and kitten heels for a dressy and non-clichéd evening look.

2) Wear over your bikini and fear not the sequins, even under the glaring sunshine.

3) Wear in the bedroom for a different kind of seduction.

4) Rhett loves these caftans with satin minis.

5) Wear with torn jeans for ironic drama.

6) Accessorize with chunky jewelry. Ditch the debutante pearl earrings.

7) Wear with only a pretty bra under if you dare! Try using funky colors!

8) For coy types, a nude tube works wonders.

9) Try tying the sides to create a different look.

10) Never wear anything baggy underneath!

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