Jean Varon Evening Dresses and Gowns

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi-dress, with its floor-swee...

During the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. He chose the name Jean Varon in order to appear to be...

A beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice fitted to the waist is trimmed along the low V neckline and long sleeve cuffs with ruffles of the same fabric. The floor length skirt...

Fine and rare Jean Varon spider cobweb dress which can be dated to the designer's 1973 collection and featured here in the September issue of British Vogue. Fashioned in a sleek black jersey with a slight sheen, it has faceted-domed glass buttons down the front and around the wide cuff billow sleeves. It has a half-length front hidden zip for ease of access. The embroidered tulle panel on the back with applications of beads and sequins forming spiders crawling around cobwebs and has made this dress the most prized of all John Bate's designs. They rarely come up for sale; this has been in Circa's collection nearly 20 years and is notably held in several fashion museums worldwide. In fabulous vintage condition with absolutely no issues and is worthy of museum acquisition. The only thing if we're being very, very picky is that there are two tiny pin holes on the back near the right-hand seam; absolutely impossible to see when worn and only noticed when the dress was held to the light. It is best for a size UK 8 or US 4 and smaller on account of the small waist. Notes on Designer: John Bates was a highly regarded British designer who began his label Jean Varon in 1959. Famous for sheer panels, short hemlines and bare midriffs, he was one of the pioneers of the miniskirt and trousers for women...

This very early 1970s lace maxi dress was made by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for romantic detailing, synonymous with his work duri...

A headturning vintage dress by Jean Varon. The dress is in a wonderful print , with a front button and zip ( from waist ) opening. It has sewn in pleats from the waist producing a ...

A stunning 1970s gown by Jean Varon. The upper part is a soft gold colour lurex with a floral design. The lower skirt area is a dusty pink colour. The dr...

The most beautiful 60s vintage mini from the English label Jean Varon which was designed by John Bates in the 60s and 70s. Bates was one of the pioneers of the miniskirt. This baby...

Gorgeous black jersey gown with peplum by English designer Jean Varon from the 1960's. The gown has a boat style neckline and does up the front with ...

Early 1980s inspired by the 1950s! This Jean Varon evening dress features ruffles and a front bow detail. Partially lined with rear zip closure. Made in England. The marked size is a...

This attractive Jean Varon 1960s Midnight Blue evening gown is a sophisticated departure from the designer's trademark space-age style pieces, and has a softer, more feminine focus. ...

This captivating 1970s pale peach chiffon dress with ribbon trim is by British label Jean Varon and is a beautiful example of the designer's penchant for softer feminine lines that w...

1970's Jean Varon gold & black brocade gown w/velvet trim at neckline, hem and waist, culminating in a bow at the front. In excellent condition with some minor wear to velvet bow. No...

A very striking Jean Varon black lace maxi dress which dates from the late 1960s with a dramatic sleeve design that has not one but two lace balloon se...

Striking Jean Varon 1970s evening dress. Navy blue pleated chiffon gathered into the ruff collar at the neck forming a cape effect is then echoed in the skirt. The purple lining give...

Vintage Jean Varon metallic dress. This dress is a beautiful dark raisin or licorice (brownish black) with bronze lurex thread throughout. Swirl and floral pattern. Straight silhoue...

A fabulous purple and mustard wool maxi dress by Jean Varon. It has a standup collar, long sleeves and a long flaring skirt. There is a striped mustar...

A head turning and easy to wear vintage gown by Jean Varon. The dress is in black ribbon and lace and has a round neck , short sleaves and A line skirt. ...

A chic vintage cocktail dress by British designer Jane Varon. The dress has a v neckline ,elbow length sleeves, a net underskirt, and peplum like detail.