I lvoe Zandra Rhodes and this is a fab early eighties piece that is hand painted with gold stars and pink detailing. The shoulders are high and capped and the waist nips in before that exaggerated peplummed hip takes over! I love the bow trompe l'oeil effect at the neckline and the there is a pretty rhinestone detailing across the front. It is in excellent condition and would have been entirely hand made at this time of the label's history - as proudly stated on the label. It is dramatic and highly wearable too!
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zandra rhodes
Spring 1982 Zandra Rhodes 'The Fairy Collection' Hand Painted Metallic Gold Lace & Silk Dress
I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favourite designers and I love the pieces that she did in the 1980s. This dress is closest to the work she did for her 'Fairy' collection that was done for the Spring 1981 season. The collection has a strong showing of these black and gold pieces that featured her amazing custom hand painted prints.
This is a stunning dress that is done in a dramatic combination of black and gold. The skirt is hand painted and the lace on the top has been selected to match and compliment the skirt's design. The bodice is made of a black lace netting that has gold metallic thread woven through to highlight the design in the fabric. The neckline is squared off and I love how the edges of the lace follow the pattern across the neck and back to soften the straight line there. The sleeves are set into that and curve over the shoulders and then run down the arm to just past the elbow. They are unlined so you get glimpses of skin through them. The top curves down past the waist and flares out over the top of the hips. The skirt is set under that and is very full, widening out as it nears the hem. The skirt is constructed in layers. The very outer top layer is a silk organza and then there are layers of tulle with a third inner black silky rayon lining under that. These built in layers are what gives it the fullness that you see and I have not added any extra underskirts. The top layer is completely covered with one of Zandra's signature designs. The gold runs over the entire surface and it is all completely hand painted with a beautiful sun pattern. It is gorgeous and, like all of her pieces, it is very special. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition
Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back hidden set zipper. The skirt is made up of multiple layers of as described above. It appears to have never been worn or worn very little. Tagged a UK 12, US 10.
Sleeves: 16"
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 60" from top of shoulder to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG
Item# DD3605
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favorite designers and it is always a treat to have one of her pieces for you. This is an incredible cut velvet fabric that she has had custom made with one of her own proprietary designs. It gives it that incredible Zandra Rhode touch while hearkening back to the decadence of the twenties in feel.
This is a very wearable, gorgeous piece that can go for a fancier day piece to full on evening wear. The fabric is unusual for her but still showcased one of her signature designs within its patterns. It is done in a rich deep jewel burgundy red and a black chiffon base. The chiffon parts are partially transparent but it is backed in a black fabric so that you get depth but without the dress being see-through. Onto that is the pattern in a fluid devore cut velvet. It is incredible sensual and feels wonderful when on the body. It is cut to skim over the body with a loose and easy waist. It gently widens out as it nears the hem and this makes it very easy to wear. The bodice has just a touch of detailing across the front with a small detailing of hand applied sequin paillettes and beads. The sleeves are unlined and are cut wide and full to just about the elbow, they are open along the inner seam and slightly overlay there so that when you move they have incredible movement Each is finished with the same bead and sequin detail all around the edge. I love the silk finish around the wide cut neckline. It is the perfect finishing detail. The dress appears to have never been worn, or worn very little. Excellent condition
The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon and it closes with a back zipper. The bead and sequin work detailing are hand applied. This came from the estate of a very good Rhodes client and may have been a custom order. It looks to have been worn very little if at all.
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 53.5" from shoulder to longest points on the hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD3528
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favorite designers and it is always a treat to have one of her pieces for you. This print matches pieces from the Spring 1988 collection entitles the 'Fantastic Flower Garden' which featured little flowers set within curved lines in the backdrop and little crosses on the petals of the flowers.
This is a very wearable, gorgeous piece that can go for a fancier day piece to cocktail wear with ease. The fabric is her signature hand painted silk chiffon and this one is done in a flattering deep red with a charcoal print. This lies over a silk satin interior that feels wonderful when on the body. The dress has an asymmetrical hem and panels of fabric that are sewn on in tiers and on the bias to create a floating feel around you. They are set like a softer version of a handkerchief hem. This gives the dress a lot of movement. It is cut to skim over the body with a loose and easy waist and then the skirt flares out. The bodice has just a touch of detailing to highlight some of the floral prints with hand applied sequin paillettes and pretty faux pearls. The sleeves are left unlined and have that same panelled floating technique used on hem of the skirt so that they are light and airy feeling as well. It comes with a matching extra long sash that can be tied around the waist like I have done or you can wrap it around the neck or even tie it like a turban around you head. It is lovely and highly collectible. Excellent condition
The dress is fully lined in red, light silk satin and it closes with a back zipper. The bead and sequin work detailing are hand applied. Comes with a long wide sash and there are several pieces of matching fabric that came with it. This dress may have been a custom order and I think these are fabric swatches sent in advance of the actual making of the dress. It looks to have been worn very little if at all.
Shoulders: 14.5
Bust: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 45" from shoulder to longest points on the hem
Sash: 17" wide x 102" long
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD3507
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

zandra rhodes
Spring 1982 Zandra Rhodes 'The Fairy Collection' Hand Painted Metallic Gold Lace & Silk Dress
I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favourite designers and I love the pieces that she did in the 1980s. This dress is closest to the work she did for her 'Fairy' collection that was done for the Spring 1981 season. The collection has a strong showing of these black and gold pieces that featured her amazing custom hand painted prints.
This is a stunning dress that is done in a dramatic combination of black and gold. The skirt is hand painted and the lace on the top has been selected to match and compliment the skirt's design. The bodice is made of a black lace netting that has gold metallic thread woven through to highlight the design in the fabric. The neckline is squared off and I love how the edges of the lace follow the pattern across the neck and back to soften the straight line there. The sleeves are set into that and curve over the shoulders and then run down the arm to just past the elbow. They are unlined so you get glimpses of skin through them. The top curves down past the waist and flares out over the top of the hips. The skirt is set under that and is very full, widening out as it nears the hem. The skirt is constructed in layers. The very outer top layer is a silk organza and then there are layers of tulle with a third inner black silky rayon lining under that. These built in layers are what gives it the fullness that you see and I have not added any extra underskirts. The top layer is completely covered with one of Zandra's signature designs. The gold runs over the entire surface and it is all completely hand painted with a beautiful sun pattern. It is gorgeous and, like all of her pieces, it is very special. It appears to have been worn very little if at all. Excellent condition
Fully lined in a black silky rayon and closes with a back hidden set zipper. The skirt is made up of multiple layers of as described above. It appears to have never been worn or worn very little. Tagged a UK 12, US 10.
Sleeves: 16"
Shoulders: no true defined seam
Bust: 18.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: 15" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Length: 60" from top of shoulder to hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: MED-LRG
Item# DD3605
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favorite designers and it is always a treat to have one of her pieces for you. This is an incredible cut velvet fabric that she has had custom made with one of her own proprietary designs. It gives it that incredible Zandra Rhode touch while hearkening back to the decadence of the twenties in feel.
This is a very wearable, gorgeous piece that can go for a fancier day piece to full on evening wear. The fabric is unusual for her but still showcased one of her signature designs within its patterns. It is done in a rich deep jewel burgundy red and a black chiffon base. The chiffon parts are partially transparent but it is backed in a black fabric so that you get depth but without the dress being see-through. Onto that is the pattern in a fluid devore cut velvet. It is incredible sensual and feels wonderful when on the body. It is cut to skim over the body with a loose and easy waist. It gently widens out as it nears the hem and this makes it very easy to wear. The bodice has just a touch of detailing across the front with a small detailing of hand applied sequin paillettes and beads. The sleeves are unlined and are cut wide and full to just about the elbow, they are open along the inner seam and slightly overlay there so that when you move they have incredible movement Each is finished with the same bead and sequin detail all around the edge. I love the silk finish around the wide cut neckline. It is the perfect finishing detail. The dress appears to have never been worn, or worn very little. Excellent condition
The dress is fully lined in a black silky rayon and it closes with a back zipper. The bead and sequin work detailing are hand applied. This came from the estate of a very good Rhodes client and may have been a custom order. It looks to have been worn very little if at all.
Shoulders: 15.5"
Bust: to 19" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 15.5" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 21" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 53.5" from shoulder to longest points on the hem
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD3528
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

I Have a Question
Zandra Rhodes is one of my favorite designers and it is always a treat to have one of her pieces for you. This print matches pieces from the Spring 1988 collection entitles the 'Fantastic Flower Garden' which featured little flowers set within curved lines in the backdrop and little crosses on the petals of the flowers.
This is a very wearable, gorgeous piece that can go for a fancier day piece to cocktail wear with ease. The fabric is her signature hand painted silk chiffon and this one is done in a flattering deep red with a charcoal print. This lies over a silk satin interior that feels wonderful when on the body. The dress has an asymmetrical hem and panels of fabric that are sewn on in tiers and on the bias to create a floating feel around you. They are set like a softer version of a handkerchief hem. This gives the dress a lot of movement. It is cut to skim over the body with a loose and easy waist and then the skirt flares out. The bodice has just a touch of detailing to highlight some of the floral prints with hand applied sequin paillettes and pretty faux pearls. The sleeves are left unlined and have that same panelled floating technique used on hem of the skirt so that they are light and airy feeling as well. It comes with a matching extra long sash that can be tied around the waist like I have done or you can wrap it around the neck or even tie it like a turban around you head. It is lovely and highly collectible. Excellent condition
The dress is fully lined in red, light silk satin and it closes with a back zipper. The bead and sequin work detailing are hand applied. Comes with a long wide sash and there are several pieces of matching fabric that came with it. This dress may have been a custom order and I think these are fabric swatches sent in advance of the actual making of the dress. It looks to have been worn very little if at all.
Shoulders: 14.5
Bust: 17" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Waist: 14" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 20" flat across the back from side seam to side seam
Length: 45" from shoulder to longest points on the hem
Sash: 17" wide x 102" long
Modern Sizing Equivalent: SML-MED
Item# DD3507
This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.