A/W 1981 Zandra Rhodes "Elizabethan Collection" Lame Gown designer-christian-lacroix silk crepe Radley from when

silk crepe Radley from when Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell were a part of that label

Fully lined in a black silk and wraps and ties to close

high quality black silk and closes with a side

like everything else in this richly provocative show

The fabric on this dress is so unusual and beautiful

A/W 1981 Zandra Rhodes "Elizabethan Collection" Lame Gown designer-christian-lacroix silk crepe Radley from whenThe Zandra Rhodes Renaissance, or Gold Collection, of 1981 was inspired by "the combination of the royal wedding, historic dress from the Elizabethan period, and panniers from the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of historic costume.. Vogue sent a memo around to fashion designers saying that there was going to be a royal wedding. Due to press speculation, Zandra Rhodes assumed this would be the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.