1970s John Bates Red Crepe Maxi-Dress with Sequin Rocket Applique azzedine_alaia his clientele also included the

his clientele also included the actresses Vivienne Leigh

The dress itself is crafted to a deceptively simple strapless style with a sweetheart neckline

very small pin head holes in a couple of places that cannot be seen when worn

Always a brand to highlight eccentricities

1970s John Bates Red Crepe Maxi-Dress with Sequin Rocket Applique azzedine_alaia his clientele also included theThis playful, wonderfully detailed gown was designed by John Bates in the 1970s. Often operating through his Jean Varon label, John Bates produced some of the most forward looking designs of the 1960s and 1970s, distinguished by graphic lines, imaginative construction, and a distinctly futuristic sensibility. This dress was created under his own name and is generously tailored from heavy red crepe to a flowing, A line maxi silhouette. The sleeves are