1970s Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay 1930s_Maxi_Dress white and red

white and red

the top is boned and the bodice backed with calico to provide structure to the silk crepe

We placed a slip underneath this dress for some extra coverage

ochre and grey

1970s Thea Porter Cotton Woven Print Maxi Dress with Lace Overlay 1930s_Maxi_Dress white and redThis maxi dress is a classic Thea Porter piece from her ready to wear line. During the 1960s and 1970s, Porter travelled the world and introduced her lavish take on bohemia to the London celebrity set. Taking its lead from kaftan designs, this V neck maxi dress is crafted from semi sheer cotton which is machine embroidered all over with geometric shapes in off white and ruby red. It is tailored to an empire line silhouette with gentle pleats falling