1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress date_night_dress The back of the skirt

The back of the skirt zips up to align with the button stand and the whole look has a gentle A-line shape to it

A small bow placed at the centre back completes the look

This attractive Jean Varon 1960s Midnight Blue evening gown is a sophisticated departure from the designer's trademark space-age style pieces

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition

Marked with the distinctive crown to the reverse

1980s Cotton Floral Camelia Print Striped Dress date_night_dress The back of the skirtThis dress is unusual on two fronts. While researching another dress in our collection we were stricken by how much this dress emulates the Ra Ra designs that walked the catwalk for the Chanel Spring Summer 1988 collection. It has an almost identical print, with roses in very striking primary colours against a striped monochrome background. The dress has a wide, elasticated scoop neck with elasticated cap sleeves and there is a very elongated black