Fall 1979 Zandra Rhodes Book Piece 'Chinese Squares' Printed Red Silk Chiffon Dress designer-todd-oldham I love forties dresses and

I love forties dresses and this little beauty is amazing

An Ikat print is always on point and when you find one shot through with metallic thread it is even better

First reference photo as seen in Encens Magazine

The fabric is so easy to wear - it is that slinky lingerie weight nylon jersey that has just enough weight so it feels good on and not cheap

The dress is made of a vivid blue

Fall 1979 Zandra Rhodes Book Piece 'Chinese Squares' Printed Red Silk Chiffon Dress designer-todd-oldham I love forties dresses andThis collection was inspired by Zandra's trip to China. She came back with sketchbooks filled from her travels there and was particularly struck by "the trellises and fretwork used by the Chinese, framing everything, making squares, bordering each simple visual plane." This became the foundation for her 'Chinese Square" print that we see here on this dress. In between the angular print is her signature 'scribble heads' print that appeared in several