1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves applique_jacket The open collar and super

The open collar and super wide lapel plays to the era’s tastes whilst a thick waistband in coordinating cloth cinches the silhouette

A statement pair of Ciner vintage clip-on earrings with two smaller red and blue oval cabochon glass stones emulating ruby and sapphire and a large purple domed cabochon representing amethyst

Special attention has been paid to the collar and neckline

it has three-quarter length sleeves and an elegant V-neckline

capped sleeves with intricate gold and silver embroidery

1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves applique_jacket The open collar and superDuring 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 sweeping construction and theatrical sleeves, is an attention grabbing choice for any event. It has an empire line silhouette. A red grosgrain ribbon encircles the waist below the bust and can be tied in a bow at the front. Below this, the fabric of the skirt falls in pleats.