1960s Jean Varon Jersey Black Maxi Dress with Front Button Detail

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...

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...

Early 1960s black chiffon dress by American evening wear designer Helena Barbieri. This piece features a wide satin ribbon around the neckline and bust with a large bow at the back,...

Designed by Jacqueline Godard in the late 1960s or early 1970s this elegant ensemble is formed of a slip dress and sheer, shirt-dress style top layer. Crafted from black finest silk ...

This 1970's evening dress from Pauline Trigere has a low cut neckline and a high opening at the center front hemline. It is made from black light weight wool crepe, lined in black silk, with a center back zipper. This is a great dress for bold jewelry...

Stunning 1970's black ribbed body-con knit gown from Italian designer Lucia Knitting Mills. Mock neck, long sleeves with covered buttons down the left leg. ...

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 ...

This gown is composed of a black jersey. Features a cutout waist with rhinestone detail. There is a center back zipper closure with buttons. In excellent vintage condition. **...