1973 Zandra Rhodes Dramatic Printed Pleat Set designer-biba Fully lined in a pink

Fully lined in a pink silk crepe with the sleeves left unlined

The skirt is shockingly full

There are two sequin flowers along one side of the hem - I am sure these were added later but they are so cute I left them - a darling little touch

All the bead work is present

1973 Zandra Rhodes Dramatic Printed Pleat Set designer-biba Fully lined in a pinkWhat a dramatic set! Originally meant as a lingerie this has become one of Zandra's signature pieces and I have seen girls wear this out as a full on evening ensemble. It is two separate pieces made of a fine synthetic silk that is hand washable and comprised of an in inner dress and a floor length, dramatic pleated piece that just screams Zandra Rhodes! I have had this set in two different solid colors but this is the first one with a printed inner