Rare 1974 "The Lily" Collection Zandra Rhodes Dress Set designer-chloe The belt is original and

The belt is original and in excellent condition

The gown is one long sheath ghat flares out at the hem in a stunning sweep of metallic lace

The genius is in the cut and simplicity as is her specialty

painted metal zipper and hidden fabric covered snaps at the neck

Rare 1974 "The Lily" Collection Zandra Rhodes Dress Set designer-chloe The belt is original andThis rare and amazing hand painted silk gown set by Zandra Rhodes in a very rare piece from one of her most coveted of all her collections The Lily collection from 1974. It is constructed of a fine, pale pink, silk chiffon that is entirely hand painted. The top is cut to fit through the body with her wide signature flutter sleeves. The sleeves are left unlined giving a lovely glimpse of bare skin through the silk and a sense of lightness and airiness.