1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves 1960s dress and the final phase drew

and the final phase drew on the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon and the colourful plumage of the Macaw tropical birds

It has in-seam pockets on the side seams at the hips

These could also be removed easily without altering the dress

loose silhouette which recalls ‘20s shapes and finished with delicate

The jacket is in fantastic vintage condition with no faults of any note and looks barely worn

1970s Jean Varon Rainbow Maxi-Dress with Angel-Sleeves 1960s dress and the final phase drewDuring the 1960s and beyond, English fashion designer John Bates designed visionary modernist dresses under the name Jean Varon. This flamboyant 1970s maxi dress, with its floor sweeping construction and theatrical sleeves, is an attention grabbing choice for any event. It has an empire line silhouette. A red grosgrain ribbon encircles the waist below the bust and can be tied in a bow at the front. Below this, the fabric of the skirt falls in pleats.