1970s Jean Varon Rust Clay Coloured Silk Wide Sleeve Dress w Plunge Front Starter I love the extra detailing

I love the extra detailing that creates a "collar" and also highlights the upper back

Current Chanel fantasy skirts start at $5500 and range up to $8500USD + for pieces with this level of detailing

He said "I like a dress to have great richness

The tie at the neck is attached and extends out from the collar

I see a couple of very small spots

1970s Jean Varon Rust Clay Coloured Silk Wide Sleeve Dress w Plunge Front Starter I love the extra detailingJohn Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it quickly became known for the futuristic designs and innovative use of fabrics. He dressed Dianna Rigg portraying Emma Peel in the 1965 season of the action TV series 'The Avengers' and that helped bring him even more commercial success. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floating, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time