Vintage Zandra Rhodes Crimson Silk Print Dress 1970s

Detail: Wonderfully elegant vintage dress by Zandra Rhodes in crimson printed silk. Victorian pleated collar and neck bib, elasticated waistline and full sleeve with single button to cuff. Button fastening to front. Unlined. Vintage Zandra Rhodes pieces from the 1970s are notoriously hard to find, especially in this condition!

Colour: Crimson

Sizing: UK8-12. Shoulders 15 inches. Bust upto 36 inches. Waist unstretched 24 inches Fully stretched 36 inches. Hips upto 40 inches. Sleeves from shoulder seam to cuff 24 inches. Length 41 inches

Fabric: Silk

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect

Care: Dry Clean

Origin: London

Vintage Zandra Rhodes Crimson Silk Print Dress

1970s: Advances in technology allowed clothing manufacturers to produce uniformity of style, finish and cost. Ready to wear clothing in the early 70s was still classic with streamlined, well cut and uncluttered silhouettes. As the decade progressed, shapes became more body conscious and hemlines varying between knee, calf and full length. One was generally more experimental by mixing colour, print and texture from mass-produced clothing with looks from past decades that referenced the 30s and 40s.