Iconic 1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Pleated Jacket designer-fred-perlberg The bodice and skirt are

The bodice and skirt are fully lined in a matching silky rayon and the sleeves are left unlined

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That wedding gown like tiny spaced row of fabric covered buttons at the back and the high neck are just icing on the cake

pale green

When this is layered over the pants the effect is quite wonderful and chic

Iconic 1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Pleated Jacket designer-fred-perlberg The bodice and skirt areZandra is renowned for her use of design and pattern and this piece really allows her absolute genius for cut to shine through on its own. The lines of this jacket are truly wonderful. Tight knife pleats are sculpted to form that incredible back and extravagant shoulders. It is completely hand painted in a dramatic design that highlights the cut of the jacket. The fabric has an almost stiffened feel to it that allows the pleats to stay into place and