1974 Documented Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi Dress stripes the intricately woven detail of

the intricately woven detail of the jacquard florals and leaves is emphasised as they catch the light

A notable design from Yves Saint Laurent during his tenure at the helm of his eponymous fashion house

Length - 41 in (104 cm)

as does the playful short length

It is 100% Silk and is labelled a US 4

1974 Documented Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi Dress stripes the intricately woven detail ofDuring 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, is an attention grabbing choice for any event. It was featured in Vogue, April 1974, modelled by Jane Goddard and photographed by David Bailey. It has a dramatic empire line silhouette, under which plumes of fabric billow towards the floor. The bust is