1950s Stunning silk and Metallic Thread Kimono designer-janice-wainwright Zandra Rhodes a lifelong love

Zandra Rhodes a lifelong love affair with textiles (Monsef et al 2005) this dress is shown in a photograph by David Bailey taken for British Vogue 1974 (p

this chic little day dress is gorgeous

is the pretty ruffles that run down each side of the skirt

The waist cinches in and is emphasized with piping

1950s Stunning silk and Metallic Thread Kimono designer-janice-wainwright Zandra Rhodes a lifelong loveA stunning kimono with a very beautiful print done in a striking combination of a black silk base with metallic silver and copper threads woven through the silk. The design covers the back and runs down each sleeve and across the front. The interior is lined in a brilliant silk that has a strong curved pattern of reds, creams and pinks through the upper half and sleeves. The work is very fine and it is just so unusual. You can wrap these and belt them