1980s Zandra Rhodes Silk Dress

Zandra Rhodes is our favorite textile artist. Given the fact that she lives part time in our neck of the woods, our admiration for her brand of wearable art may perhaps be a bit smug, but forgive us. With their whimsical, fantastic prints and etherial shapes, Zandra's work is amazing and instantly recognizable - whether it's a terrazzo floor, a wine glass or a garment.  This pink silk crepe de chine sheath dress is printed in a curlique design that we like to interpret as a flaxen haired goddess zipping across the cosmos in cornflower blue, gold, dusty rose and black. The collar and sleeve cuffs are piped in black silk, with modified tabard sleeves dropping off the shoulder with a tie closure at the top of the shoulder. Light as a feather, the dress just slips on over the head.  Bust measures up to 37", hip 38", sleeve 23", length 44", but the ties at the top of the shoulder can be adjusted to lengthen the dress. Excellent condition.  $565