Very romantic vintage empire style, sleeveless, hippie dress designed by Jean Varonwith high waist body in black seersucker with 13 a-symmetrical decorative silver half shank buttons and draped turtle neck. Circular skirt in 'Sarah Moon' style, flowerprint with contrast black ruffle in seersucker. Black satin ribbon with a bow.
Material; 100% cotton
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; 87 cm - 34.3 inch
direct under the bust circumference; 74 cm - 29.1 inch
Armscye; 21 cm - 8.3 inch
Length of dress from shoulder neck; 146 cm - 57.5 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”.
