Iconic 1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Pleated Jacket designer-fred-perlberg May 1947 (credit unknown)

May 1947 (credit unknown)

You also get a lot for your money in many ways with vintage versions as the cost of current Haute Couture has skyrocketed

This same cross stitch effect is picked up again on each wide cuff

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Iconic 1970s Zandra Rhodes Hand Painted Pleated Jacket designer-fred-perlberg May 1947 (credit unknown)Zandra is renowned for her use of design and pattern and this piece really allows her absolute genius for cut to shine through on its own. The lines of this jacket are truly wonderful. Tight knife pleats are sculpted to form that incredible back and extravagant shoulders. It is completely hand painted in a dramatic design that highlights the cut of the jacket. The fabric has an almost stiffened feel to it that allows the pleats to stay into place and