1960s Jean Varon Jersey Black Maxi Dress with Front Button Detail large_brooch Bob Mackie and Halston

Bob Mackie and Halston

an assortment of leaves are scattered across the print

This bottom layer is sleeveless

The bustier top features the ingenious boning and corsetry that the designer was known for and the swirling skirt is lined with beige crepe

this dress was a little big on her

1960s Jean Varon Jersey Black Maxi Dress with Front Button Detail large_brooch Bob Mackie and HalstonDuring 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 French and also because it meant he was the only designer under the letter 'V' in the rag trade book. This futuristic looking late 1960s to early 1970s black maxi dress, with its floor sweeping and minimalist design, is a highly chic choice for any evening event. Tailored