Very beautiful, pearl grey, "girly", vintage, mini dress, designed by Jean Varon (John Bates) in A-line. Short set-in sleeves, slightly puffed. Draped Victorian collar, zipper in the back.
Matching, handmade, pink/rose as a corsage, attached to the dress.
Material; 100% cotton, crêpe georgette
Lining ; viscose
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.
Circumference chest; 90 cm - 35.4 inch
Length, from shoulder neck to hem; 92 cm - 36.2 inch
Shoulder, from neck to sleeve; 10,5 cm - 4.3 inch
Length of sleeve, from sleeve to hem; 26 cm - 10.2 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”.
