{"product_id":"vintage-1983-zandra-rhodes-turquoise-printed-embellished-silk-chiffon-fairy-gown-size-6","title":"Vintage 1983 Zandra Rhodes Turquoise Printed Embellished Silk Chiffon Fairy Gown, Size 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning 80s Zandra Rhodes fantasy chiffon maxi dress with floral and abstract print (screen sprinted). It features a sequin and bead sunburst design on the centre bodice. The neckline and sleeve hems are edged with beads, as are the apron panels at front and back waist. It is lined in silk and feels very mermaid-esque due to the colours, as well as the style of the flower print looking like seashells or sea flora!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther details:\u003cbr\u003e- Round neckline.\u003cbr\u003e- Short wide sleeves.\u003cbr\u003e- Gathered at the shoulders.\u003cbr\u003e- Unusual neckline tassels\/ties. \u003cbr\u003e- No openings- must be pulled on over the head. \u003cbr\u003e- Elasticated waist. \u003cbr\u003e- Comes with a sachet of spare beads and sequins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted on the front and back is the following text: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eO long, long stems that twine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eO buds so neatly furled\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eO great white bells of mine\u003cbr\u003e(None purer in the world)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- This stanza is from the Song of The White Bindweed Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker, featured in her book Flower Fairies of The Wayside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScilla, Scilla, tell me true\u003cbr\u003eWhy are you so very blue?\u003cbr\u003eOh I really cannot say\u003cbr\u003eWhy I'm made this lovely way \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- These lines are from The Scilla Fairy poem also by Cicely Mary Barker, featured in her book Flower Fairies of The Garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhodes frequently cites Barker's work \u003cspan\u003eas a core childhood memory and a profound inspiration for her lifelong love of flowers, textiles, and organic print design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYEAR: 1983- custom made for a special customer around the time of her Indian Collection (AW 1982) and Mount Olympus Collection (SS 1983), which featured the same  print called A Field of Poems.\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a one of a kind creation. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: Purchased from Kerry Taylor Auctions in 2022. They sourced it to the vEnt archive- an iconic Notting Hill vintage store that closed in 2003. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOUR: Turquoise blue, pink and a darker blue \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFABRIC: Silk \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLABEL: Zandra Rhodes London. \u003cbr\u003eDry clean only. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eApproximate, taken while laying flat.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✂\u003c\/span\u003e--- Allow for some ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBust: 34-36\" \u003cbr\u003eWaist: 26-30\" (elasticated)  \u003cbr\u003eLength: 60“\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Fair \u003cbr\u003eThere are a some small holes in a number of places:\u003cbr\u003e- The left sleeve \u003cbr\u003e- The front and back hem (including lining) \u003cbr\u003e- A larger hole at the right side of the skirt, near the hem \u003cbr\u003eThese have all been photographed- please review the last photos in the lot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for taking the time to check out this listing. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require additional photos or if you have any questions or concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more vintage designer dresses:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iandrummondvintage.com\/collections\/designer-vintage-dresses\"\u003ehttps:\/\/iandrummondvintage.com\/collections\/designer-vintage-dresses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Drummond Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48941787283626,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/2441\/6682\/files\/Zandra_Rhodes_Teal_Dress.3_copy.jpg?v=1785352222","url":"https:\/\/iandrummondvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1983-zandra-rhodes-turquoise-printed-embellished-silk-chiffon-fairy-gown-size-6","provider":"Ian Drummond Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}