1989 Caroline Charles Documented Black Velvet Long Jacket swinging_60s_fashion It fastens under the left

It fastens under the left side of the bust with multiple snap closures where the free-flowing fabric meets the structured bust

The bottom third of the dress is adorned with heavy embellishment: row upon row of pearlescent bugle beads sitting atop a pale green-grey silk crepe

The dress itself is in beautiful vintage condition with no faults

Width 3 in

1989 Caroline Charles Documented Black Velvet Long Jacket swinging_60s_fashion It fastens under the leftAfter working for Mary Quant, in 1963 Caroline Charles founded her eponymous fashion brand. She became hugely popular at the height of the Swinging Sixties, with her clothes being worn by celebrities from Lulu, Marianne Faithful, Mick Jagger and later on, Diana, Princess of Wales. Emma Thompson wore a Caroline Charles dress to receive her Best Actress Oscar for Howards End in 1993. The Caroline Charles Studio pieces were limited edition and the