1970s Gina Fratini Pastel Floral Print Smocked Front Cotton Voile Ruffled Dress designer-tiziani The fabric choice gives the

The fabric choice gives the dress a touch of structure so it holds the shape

It buttons entirely up the front and by the time is reaches the wide set collar the buttons sit just under one side so the entire row of buttons is set just off the center point

The dress slips over the head with a tie through the waist

Onto this is a gorgeous design done entirely by hand applied "glitter" in silver and gold

This is a rare and absolutely amazing piece

1970s Gina Fratini Pastel Floral Print Smocked Front Cotton Voile Ruffled Dress designer-tiziani The fabric choice gives theGina Fratini created some of the most sought after evening wear in the 1970s and into the 80s. Elizabeth Taylor chose to wear one of her dresses for her second marriage to Richard Burton in 1975 and Princess Diana made several appearances wearing her work. Fratini was a British fashion and costume designer whose label existed from 1964 into the eighties. She was also known for dressing Princess Anne, who wore a Fratini gown for her 21st birthday