1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress French_Couture generous seam allowance and under

generous seam allowance and under garment fastenings on the shoulder

attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs

the overall look is very chic and modern

where the neckline is cut low and square

The reverse of the dress covers the back and there is a central zip fastening

1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress French_Couture generous seam allowance and underThis is one of the earliest designs we have seen by the husband and wife team David and Marion Donaldson. They founded their fashion label in Glasgow in 1966 and rose to eminence throughout the 60s and 70s in tandem with other fashionable British labels such as Biba and Laura Ashley. The company created desirable pieces in a host of innovative Liberty designed prints and were one of the first brands to openly collaborate with other designer brands