• This gorgeous Christian Dior dress is from Fall 2018.
  
• It was made under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri.
• In Vogues' interview with Maria she said of the house that "We have to maintain our heritage, but at the same time, transform it into something that's very easy to wear - comfortable to." 
• The twin of this one was seen on various celebrities and socialites and I love that this shows you how fantastic it is once on the body.
• The dress is made out of a feather light silver-grey netting that has a touch of a blue undertone to it. This is mixed with bands of applied lace in a matching colour.
• The bodice of the dress is meant to be more fitted around you but it does not have any inner corset so it is still soft and easy on the body. Instead, it comes with a matching silk slip that allows the dress to be worn since the net and lace combination is transparent.
• The sleeves sit to just pass the elbow and the shoulders are soft. It has a definite. nod to the classic Dior New Look silhouette.
• The waist is nipped in and I love how the scallop edged lace highlights the various parts of the dress as it falls over the body.
• The skirt is cut to be very full. It falls from the nipped in waist and then expands outwards from there. It is set in around the waist and wide inverted flat pleats and these open out substantially as they near the hem.
• This gives the dress a soft and easy movement around you as you move. If you lay the skirt of flat it is just short of being a true circle skirt by the time it reaches to hem.
• Under the top layer of a skirt, there are two additional layers of netting and then all of the dress sits over the separate opaque silk slip that comes with the dress. 
• There is a ton of fabric in a skirt. It is very light in weight so when you stand still it falls with just a slight volume but when you move it really moves around you beautifully.
• It is just outstanding in person and beautifully constructed.
• The dress is unlined with the matching slip it came with acting as the lining. The dress closes with a hidden set back zipper and the slip closes with a hidden side zipper. The dress came with its original Dior hang tag was never worn.
• Tagged a modern Dior FR34, GB6, IT38, US2
• Excellent condition

Dress
Sleeves: 16.5" and they are 11"around the upper arm
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to natural waist and approximately 17"to the dropped waist seam under the natural waist
Total length: 59" from neck to hem

Inner slip
Bust: to 16.5" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: to 23" flat across from side seam to side seam
Bodice: 19" from top of shoulder to dropped waist seam
Total length: 58" from top of shoulde to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD5787

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• John Bates founded the Jean Varon label in 1960 and it quickly became known for the futuristic designs and innovative use of fabrics.
• He dressed Dianna Rigg portraying Emma Peel in the 1965 season of the action TV series "The Avengers" and that helped bring him more commercial success. 
• By the late sixties and into the seventies his work tended more towards more floating, feminine designs. Some of the very best pieces were made during this time period.
• His caftans in particular are fabulous and they are some of my favourites to find. This is the second time I have had this design in the shop.
• My client who bought the original one had sent me some shot shots of her and her daughter-in-law wearing hers and she graciously has allowed me to share them so that you can see how fantastic this is once on the body.
• This is one of the best caftans I have seen from this label and because of the voluminous and open cut it should fit just about anyone and any shape.
• It is made from a wash and wear jersey that has just enough weight to it to help hold the lines and make it drape correctly once you slip it on.
• It is seamed all around the edges so it is closed down each side.
• The neckline is cut into a wide squared off opening across the shoulders. It dips down and has an edging of crochet work that you can see a glimpse of skin through.
• At the centre of the front there are attached ties that curve up to tie behind the neck. You can also wear it off the shoulder and let the sides drop depending on how wide across the shoulder you are. This gives it another look again and is really fabulous.
• There are slits along the side to slip your hands through and then the entire body of the caftan is a simple loose and open cut.
• An elaborate crane and ocean design runs over the entire surface of caftan. The backdrop is a pale blue-grey colour and then the print is done in soft tones on top of that. As it nears the bottom of the caftan it turns to a solid black with cranes flying over the surface. The contrast between the two is spectacular.
• When it is on the body the black at the bottom helps to add to the drama and floating feeling the caftan has.
• Everything about this piece feels pretty and romantic while still managing to feel strong and bold. It is really an exceptional piece.
• The caftan is unlined and slips over the head to wear. It ties at the neck as described above. The edges of the cotton lace around the neck have softened a touch and there is a tiny faint scuff of mark here and there on the white part. Two tiny breaks in the fabric near the hem. It is very minor but mentioned for accuracy.  The open cut should fit a wide range of sizes.
• Excellent condition

From widest point flat across edge to edge: 55"
Length: 61" from shoulder to hem and the outer edges hang a bit lower when its on

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-XL OSFA

Item# DD5786

This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.

• The twin of this dress was Look 97 from the Pre-Fall 2025 Valentino collection.
• In 2015 Valentino was headed by both Maria Grazia Chiuri and PierPaolo Piccioli. 
• This piece is a particular note because it was the final look of the presentation. It was also a popular piece seen on award shows and red carpets on several celebrities. I love that this lets you see the dress on because it is absolutely outstanding.
• This is one of my favourite Valentino dresses I have had and it is even better in real life.
• The dress is made out of top layer of net with a silk lining throughout and additional net layers through the skirt. Onto that are mirrored pieces set within embroidered thread.
• The colour is very unique. It is a blue tone but with a green-grey undertone to it. It is lovely in person.
• The mirrored pieces are phenomenal. They catch the light from every angle and make the dress absolutely magical.
• The mirrored pieces are different sizes and shapes and are set onto the dress with a matching colour embroidered thread border that overlaps and helps to give the illusion of different shapes. The patterns form a gorgeous design over the entire dress that feels like it lies somewhere between a flower and individual snowflakes. They are absolutely beautiful.
• The neckline is a soft scoop and the shoulders are soft. The sleeves are cut fairly straight all the way down to their ends. The sleeves are made of two layers of the netting so they have transparency once they are on a body. This lets you see the pattern that much more.
  
• The dress skims over the bust and drapes easily over the body to the waist. The waist is cut slightly more on the generous side. You could add a belt it if you wanted to add more shape.
• The skirt falls from there and is gathered in all way around the seam of the waist. It opens out to be very full as it reaches the hem.
• The mirrored pattern is carried all the way down to the hem. Underneath the top layer are two more layers of netting with one having a bordered edge of stiffening to help hold the shape. A silk layer lies under those.
• The excessive amount of fabric used through the skirt give it a ton of movement when you walk and move. 
  
• This is a spectacular dress with an extraordinary amount of work in it.
• The dress is fully lined in silk except for the sleeves. The skirt has additional layers as described above. It. closes with a hidden set back zipper. The dress has its original tags still attached and was never worn.
• Tagged a vintage Valentino 02
• Excellent condition
  

Sleeves: 24" and they are 11"around the upper arm
Shoulders: 14.5"
Bust: 16-17" flat across from side seam to side seam
Waist: to 13" flat across from side seam to side seam
Hips: open
Bodice: 15" from neck to waist
Total length: 64" from neck to hem

Modern Sizing Equivalent: XS-SML

Item# DD5785

All items are thoroughly checked over before shipping. Unless noted everything in our shop has been professionally cleaned. All sales are final. Overseas clients will be emailed to obtain agreement to our final sales policy before the order is shipped as per our return policy.