1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Red Blouse with Ruffle Collar Black_Lace_Dress and this is finished with

and this is finished with two pretty tassles in coordinating tones

There are no fastenings and the dress just slips on over the head with a pretty collar detail at the lowered back

The three-quarter length sleeves are ruched and gathered by hand

This incredible dress is embellished in its entirely with monochrome and silver sequins and rocaille beadwork arranged in a chequered design to striking effect

UK size 8 - 10 but could also be worn looser by a size smaller

1970s Ted Lapidus Silk Red Blouse with Ruffle Collar Black_Lace_Dress and this is finished withThis vintage ruffle collar red silk blouse is from revered French designer Ted Lapidus. Lapidus popularised sports utility wear and the safari suit look along with Yves Saint Laurent in the 1960s and '70s. A great example of 1970s daywear from this renowned but under the radar French designer. The blouse has a poet look about it with generous amounts of fabric in the bodice and sleeves. This gives the piece great versatility and could be styled a