1970s Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay 1920s_Tunic_Top diamond and spinning top-esque shapes

diamond and spinning top-esque shapes

This late 1980s to early 1990s Yves Saint Laurent jacket is a great example of the relaxed 'boyfriend' cut that presided over fashion during this adjoining era

known in Italy as 'Alta Moda

complete with six rows of contrast stitching to mirror the cuffs of the jacket

This 1950s black wiggle dress is a fantastic example of early rayon jersey

1970s Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay 1920s_Tunic_Top diamond and spinning top-esque shapesThis maxi dress is a classic Thea Porter piece from her ready to wear line. During the 1960s and 1970s, Porter travelled the world and introduced her lavish take on bohemia to the London celebrity set. Taking its lead from kaftan designs, this V neck maxi dress is crafted from semi sheer cotton which is machine embroidered all over with geometric shapes in off white and ruby red. It is tailored to an empire line silhouette with gentle pleats falling