1976 Zandra Rhodes Black Plisse Cactus Print Maxi Dress 70s_valentino This intricately hand crafted Edwardian

This intricately hand crafted Edwardian jacket dates back to the early 1900s and is a wonderful example of tape or Battenberg lace whereby pieces of tape are bent into the shape required and sewn into position and the gaps are filled in with hand-sewn lace

There are some very good quality design details on the dress including the wonderfully shaped and darted bodice

Tagged a vintage US 6

(180cm) and this dress fit her well

1976 Zandra Rhodes Black Plisse Cactus Print Maxi Dress 70s_valentino This intricately hand crafted EdwardianZandra Rhodes is a British institution. Rising to fame as a fashion and textile designer in the 1970s, her audacious, highly feminine designs put her at the forefront of the London fashion scene. This dress is from her early period her Spring 1976 "Cactus Cowboy" collection and crafted from a high quality synthetic cloth that is perfect for packing as it doesn't crease. We love the laid back, straight cut silhouette and blouson sleeves. The top half