Vintage 1974 Monsoon Afghan Style Dress: Janet Wood Hand Embroidered

£190.00
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Janet Wood for Monsoon
Vintage 1970s Afghan style Dress

This dress was made for Peter Simon for Monsoons first shop on Knightsbridge London in 1974.
It was designed by Janet Wood who had previously been personal assistant to Thea Porter.
These Afghan dresses were the bestsellers in the shop and are very few surviving today.

The fabric is cotton and rayon throughout.
Elasticated at back of waist.

Measurements
across shoulders 15in
Pit-pit- 18in
Across waist 16in with stretch
Sleeve length - 23in
Nape to waistband - 12in
Waist - hem - 30in

Condition is good no issues
The dress has a home spun feel the fabric is in tact
There has been a repair made to under one arm
Janet Wood for Monsoon
Vintage 1970s Afghan style Dress

This dress was made for Peter Simon for Monsoons first shop on Knightsbridge London in 1974.
It was designed by Janet Wood who had previously been personal assistant to Thea Porter.
These Afghan dresses were the bestsellers in the shop and are very few surviving today.

The fabric is cotton and rayon throughout.
Elasticated at back of waist.

Measurements
across shoulders 15in
Pit-pit- 18in
Across waist 16in with stretch
Sleeve length - 23in
Nape to waistband - 12in
Waist - hem - 30in

Condition is good no issues
The dress has a home spun feel the fabric is in tact
There has been a repair made to under one arm