Fabulous crisp vintage maxi length hippie dress designed by Jean Varon. Empire style, with Japaneseflowerprint and square inset in the front and back with a-symetrical closure in the front trimmed with black and white and 18 half shank buttons, covered with the same fabric as the dress, 24 flat pleats in the front and back. Bishop sleeves with black and white trimming and 4 same buttons as closure dress.
Material; 100% cotton batist, lining; 100% acetate
Jean Varon is the artist name of John Bates well known designer of the UK from the 60s until the eighties. Though he was inventor of the mini skirt his fellow designer Mary Quant took the credits. He is also known for designing the costumes for the heroine Emma Peel in the wellknown British serie 'The Avengers' in the 60s Especiallly welknown are her black leather cat suits.
Chest circumference; 100 cm - 39.4 inch
Direct under bust circumference; 72 cm - 28.3 inch
Shoulder from shoulder neck to sleeve; 11,5 cm - 4.5 inch
Sleeve length from top sleeve to cuff; 66 cm - 26 inch
Armscye; 21 cm - 8.3
Length of dress from shoulder neck to hem; 146 cm - 57.5 inch
L.I.O.N.E. (pronounced ellio-enné) All garments are unique. Made with love and attention. Sizing color and customization will vary from garment to garment as these pieces are all made with rest/recycled materials. This is all part of the philosophy and design.
