Prettiest 1960s Jean Varon Blue Floral Print Dress w Elaborate Pleating Detail designer-koos Bodice: 14" from the top

Bodice: 14" from the top of the strap to the waist

This is a stunning and dramatic gown made of a red silk and topped with a golf foil lame inset

One of his trademarks was to use minimal seaming on his pieces and this caftan is no exception to that

It is one of my favorite pieces and it feels thoroughly Valentino

The inner layer of the dress acts as the lining and it slips over the head to wear

Prettiest 1960s Jean Varon Blue Floral Print Dress w Elaborate Pleating Detail designer-koos Bodice: 14" from the topJohn Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it became known for the futuristic designs that Bates created. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floaty, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period and his print dresses are some of my favourites to find. I have only ever seen one other version of this dress and it was full length so I am not sure if this one was