Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress

Zandra Rhodes, Hand-painted Lavender Silk Chiffon Dress

Floor-length dress made of hand-painted, lavender silk chiffon, with iridescent beading (feather and rosette shaped), acrylic pearls, white and red flatbacks. Neck treatment is a broad round opening in a slit and tied with a cordon, embellished with faceted beads. The bodice is lined above the breast line in a chevron applique. The skirting is lined with rayon jersey and draped with cowls radiating from center front and sitting on the hips.

Zandra Rhodes, 1940-, Designer

1960-1969

Gift from Jorge Guillen

HCC_FA_2018_P2-448

United Kingdom

Bust: 34" Waist: 27"

Excellent condition save for substantial tear between neck at shoulder and shoulder seam.

Silk chiffon, Silk Charmeuse, and Rayon Jersey.

Shane Patrick Qureshi

HCC Fashion Dept. Curatorial Team

2004.7.5