Rare 1970s Mary Quant Black Silk Floral Weave Maxi Dress w Peplum & Ruffled Hem designer-andre-courreges Over that the tunic sits

Over that the tunic sits with a loose cut

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fitted dress that is the epitome of the lady-like elegance that Valentino is known for

and it is an actual runway sample

The neck is cut extremely high so that it can sit right up under your chin or you can fold it down to feel more like a classic turtleneck

Rare 1970s Mary Quant Black Silk Floral Weave Maxi Dress w Peplum & Ruffled Hem designer-andre-courreges Over that the tunic sitsMary Quant become famous for her mini dresses in the 1960s. You often will see references that even attribute her as inventing them, but she was a talented designer whose scope went far beyond the 1960s mini. Her clothing reflected what was happening in the British fashion movement of those days and she was still a major force into the early 1970s. This dress is most likely from the very early 1970s based on the fabric it is made out of. It is very