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RESEARCH or STUDY
Similar print Ossie Clark Piece
# 9208 -
c. mid-1970's JANICE WAINWRIGHT,
England Sheer Devore Viscose Chiffon Asian Figural Exotic
Fabric Dress with Original Sash Tie Belt! Back from
the days when Janice Wainwright meant high-quality goods! Per
Vintage Fashion Guild: "Ms Wainwright was, according to Judith
Watt's Ossie Clark book, the only other designer permitted to use
Celia Birtwell's printed textiles in the 1960's....as Ossie Clark
greatly respected Janice as a designer. From around 1974, her work
began to bear the simpler "Janice Wainwright" label. Towards the
mid-1970's, she continued developing her surface decoration
techniques by using devore, satin ribbons, and simpler silver thread
embroidery... and continued creating beautifully flattering
clothes." The material on this simple shirt dress is KILLER!!!
Check out the close up photos to see the exotic Asian figural design
and the awesome devore effect. The dress is quite large, but meant
to be worn tied at the waist to create the shape... but can be worn
straight if you prefer. Wide bell sleeves. You'll need to
wear a slip or something under, it's quite sheer! Frankly, this
dress should be purchased by a textile designer or museum... the
fabric is THAT fantastic! Oh... You'll find Janice Wainwright
dresses in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London!
Measures: up to 60" bust, waist, and hips, 48" long from shoulder
to hem. Excellent condition.
SOLD.... But on Display for
RESEARCH or STUDY
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