1970s Zandra Rhodes Signature Pleat Set designer-bill-tice The other hinges side opens

The other hinges side opens to reveal a more open area that a girl would have tucked her cards into and perhaps a lovers note and picture

Chapman is renowned for being one of Marlyn Monroe's favorite designers and it is easy to see why - this dress is cut to highlight every curve and give you some if you need them

Total length: 32" from waist seam to bottom hem

What is really extraordinary is the ombre dye that makes the dress go from a pale pale mint at the shoulders to† deep meadow green as it nears the hem

Fully lined in black silk and ties at the neck to close with one hook & eye at the neck

1970s Zandra Rhodes Signature Pleat Set designer-bill-tice The other hinges side opensWhat a dramatic set! Originally meant as a lingerie this has become one of Zandra's signature pieces and I have seen girls wear this out as a full on evening ensemble. It is two separate pieces made of a fine synthetic silk that is hand washable and comprised of an in inner dress and a floor length, dramatic pleated pieces that just screams Zandra Rhodes I have seen this done in a pattern, in solid black and we have had it in a peachy pink but this is