c.1969-1970 Ossie Clark Black 'Graduation' Front Plunge Dress designer-louis-feraud it arguably surpassed anything he's

it arguably surpassed anything he's achieved in 14 years

The fabric is cut on the bias and is that wonderful slightly textures silk moss crepe that has a touch of stretch to it so it moves to drape and fit your body to perfection

This collection was called showstopping

Even Oscar succumbed tot he eighties and made this little flirty dress with its tiered lace

The waist is nipped slightly but this is created by vertical seaming from the empire seam just under the bust - this really gives a long

c.1969-1970 Ossie Clark Black 'Graduation' Front Plunge Dress designer-louis-feraud it arguably surpassed anything he'sI have had the twin of this dress in the shop before and was happy to find another. It's an early version of what would go on to become one of Ossie's most famous and recognizable designs. A version in moss crepe is held in the Victorian and Albert Museum. Theirs dates to the 1970 collection and is more like the one I am wearing in a past reference photo with the wider sleeve. This version, with its balloon sleeve and fitted cuff is a little earlier