Fall 1979 Zandra Rhodes Book Piece 'Chinese Squares' Printed Red Silk Chiffon Dress designer-todd-oldham Little combs are hand attached

Little combs are hand attached to the sides to secure it into place

The fabric is so easy to wear - it is that slinky lingerie weight nylon jersey that has just enough weight so it feels good on and not cheap

An Ikat print is always on point and when you find one shot through with metallic thread it is even better

The edges are rolled and then stitched

This in is dine in a safari green cotton khaki and the color acts like a neutral with most other colors

Fall 1979 Zandra Rhodes Book Piece 'Chinese Squares' Printed Red Silk Chiffon Dress designer-todd-oldham Little combs are hand attachedThis collection was inspired by Zandra's trip to China. She came back with sketchbooks filled from her travels there and was particularly struck by "the trellises and fretwork used by the Chinese, framing everything, making squares, bordering each simple visual plane." This became the foundation for her 'Chinese Square" print that we see here on this dress. In between the angular print is her signature 'scribble heads' print that appeared in several