1960s Blanes Floral Cotton Dress with Belt Design 1930s_Couture although the jacket is a

although the jacket is a little bigger

flared skirt is formed from alternating panels of lace and chiffon which create a zig-zag hemline below the hips and recall graphic motifs made popular by the Art Deco movement at the time

It has a high

I can't help but wonder if the duo were inspired by these original silk patchwork skirts from the 1970s

1960s Blanes Floral Cotton Dress with Belt Design 1930s_Couture although the jacket is aBlanes was a well regarded London ready to wear house that was in operation from the 1940s to the late 1960s. The clothes were very well made and retailed in some of the top department stores of the day. This vivacious gown was designed in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Crafted from polished cotton, it is the print and the attention to detail of the tailoring that really make this piece stand out and make this label much sought after in the vintage