Stunning 80s, transparant, evening dress with very wide 'bat' sleevesfrom waist to wrist.
Underdress closes with zipper in the back and outerdress closes with four buttons in the back.
The front of the dress and cuffs of the sleeves are decorated with very shiny 'strass' christals.
Material; outershell 100% polyester voile, 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; 88 cm - 34.6 inch
Waist circumference; 64 cm - 25.2 inch
Length of sleeve from shoulder neck to cuff; 70 cm - 27.6 inch
Length of dress from shoulder neck to hem; 150 cm - 59 inch
All our hand picked and designer hand picked items are unique and cleaned professionally. However cleaned, there can be slight discoloration and wear and tear of the previous owner, visible. This is all part of the character of a vintage piece and adds to the charm of it. The French word “VINTAGE” is used in the wine industry and means; “matured through the years”.
