1973 Dramatic Pleat Zandra Rhodes Set designer-jean-paul-gaultier Flat wide pleats are worked

Flat wide pleats are worked into each side and soft rounded pleats sit at the back but the front is left flat - this really keeps it form being overwhelming when worn

It closes with a back zipper and the inner stay closes with hook and eye

The pattern is subtle but with those pretty pops of coral to highlight the flowers of the print

architectural A-line skirt

It is a semi-sheer black chiffon and the lightness of the fabric is the perfect contrast to the bold skirt

1973 Dramatic Pleat Zandra Rhodes Set designer-jean-paul-gaultier Flat wide pleats are workedWhat a dramatic set this is. It was most likely originally meant as a lingerie type piece but boy could it hit the town now! It's two pieces a dress and that wild signature pleated over jacket that goes right to the floor. I have seen this done in a pattern and in solid black but never in this eye catching romantic peachy pink. Obviously Zandra is renowned for her use of design and pattern, but this piece really allows her absolute genius for design