1970s Erté illustration print Jean Varon dress - Medium 1930s Hip up to 40"

Hip up to 40"

A wonderful early 1940s day dress in red and deep blue striped cotton

Bracelet length wide sleeves and carved bakelite button fastening

and a slit for the arm on other side

and deeply hand carved to show pale cream base colour through

1970s Erté illustration print Jean Varon dress - Medium 1930s Hip up to 40"A splendid piece from the collectible 'Jean Varon' label of designer John Bates, in a lightweight synthetic crepe, printed with rainbow hued figures taken from a 1920s fashion illustration from the master, Ert. These figures are beautifully utilised to highlight the V neckline, echoed at the back which fastens with metal zip. Sleeves are full and gathered to a flat cuff, typical for the designer at this time, and billow beautifully when worn. Skirt is