Prettiest 1960s Jean Varon Blue Floral Print Dress w Elaborate Pleating Detail designer-narciso-rodriguez Onto this are rows of

Onto this are rows of little yellow ducks done is folk art fashion and in rows from tops to bottom

then purple and finally a green and block design around the hem

This is Chloe from the early to mid 2000s and it is the epitome of that casual but chic French girl feel that the label is known for

The color is beautiful and I adore the wide scalloped cuff that flares out above each wrist

The silk also has a diamond look texture worked into for a little extra visual interest

Prettiest 1960s Jean Varon Blue Floral Print Dress w Elaborate Pleating Detail designer-narciso-rodriguez Onto this are rows ofJohn Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it became known for the futuristic designs that Bates created. By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floaty, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period and his print dresses are some of my favourites to find. I have only ever seen one other version of this dress and it was full length so I am not sure if this one was