1987 Zandra Rhodes Grey Denim Ra Ra Dress 1920s_gold_belt The crepe skirt flows down

The crepe skirt flows down from the high point of the waist in a classic empire cut - a very typical silhouette for the era

With a low scoop neck

The velvet detail also has a subtle sparkle thread running through it

This gives a cinched-waist silhouette to the wearer and contrasts the full skirt

The fabric is also interwoven with very fine black beading

1987 Zandra Rhodes Grey Denim Ra Ra Dress 1920s_gold_belt The crepe skirt flows downZandra Rhodes is a British institution. Rising to fame as a fashion and textile designer in the 1970s, her audacious, highly feminine designs put her at the forefront of the London fashion scene. This denim mini dress can be attributed to Rhodes Autumn Winter 1987 collection, entitled If You Wish Upon a Star. The sketchy, star print was seen throughout the runway show across the clothes, on the runway backdrop and on the invitation drawn by Rhodes