This would be my first Zandra Rhodes item I’ve found so that sound you just heard was my cherry going pop! I love this silk 70′s dress with an elastic waistband and pockets by one of England’s finest fashion designers. The price tag of $400 is what Henri Bendel sold it for when they used to have a vintage luxury boutique inside their store. I love this quote from Zandra Rhodes “I am tired of good taste, I want to do everything wrong and get a result that is of value and valid as well.” While her army of fans that include Bianca Jagger, Freddie Mercury and Queen during the 70′s, Princess Diana, Jerry Hall, Anna Sui and Tom Ford just might argue that Rhodes is never wrong, she has certainly done things in an unorthodox way. She is first and foremost a textile designer, textiles are her life she once said. When she realized her prints were to bold and boisterous for other designers, Rhodes began crafting clothing and in 1969 she opened her first shop. Her clothing enjoys a cult following in the USA today and so finding this treasure is cause for a celebration!
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