Vintage Printed Dress by Leonard 1980s SOLD

SOLD

Detail: Simply beautiful mid 1980s wool and silk jersey dress by Leonard. Striking reptilian abstract print. Outstanding quality. Zip closure to back. Unlined. Ornamental buttons to left shoulder and micro pleating. Pockets to hip. Padded shoulders can be removed and replaced with a slightly softer silhouette.

Period: Mid 1980s

Colour: Black, olive green, taupe, brown

Sizing: Bust 42. Waist 42. Hips 42. Shoulder seam to seam 16. Length 46 (inches). This piece would best work on a UK12-14. Size Conversion Chart

Fabric: 70% Wool 30% Silk

Condition: Excellent / Near Perfect Vintage Condition Guide

Care: Dry Clean

Origin: France

Styling tip: Bring this piece more up to date by belting. The sihouette remains very chic!

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1980s: Designer labels defined the 80s, where a new breed of urban capitalist emerged. Dedicated to money, status and all the trappings of conspicuous consumption, Thatcher encouraged a "shop till you drop" mentality. Big hair and equally big shoulders drove the 'executive look' which had first found expression in the 70s to then mature into what became known as 'power dressing'. The style was masculine, strong and aggressive with feminizing short skirts. Glamour was reserved for the evenings where frills in the early 80s gave way to overtly body-conscious silhouettes that engaged skimpy dresses in lycra and leather with lots of toned flesh and teetering heels.