c1969 Iconic Ossie Clark "Graduation" Black Plunge Dress designer-kenzo I love the rows of

I love the rows of ribbon that are appliqued to create a band around the waist

I just love that velvet detail and the gown is incredibly well constructed

It is cut to have a bit of swing to it but also has a belt that you can choose to wear with it to add and define some shape

It's a very light and comfortable weight

It buttons down the front with what looks like very early plastic buttons

c1969 Iconic Ossie Clark "Graduation" Black Plunge Dress designer-kenzo I love the rows ofThis is an early rendition of what would go onto become one of Ossie's most famous and recognizable designs. The version held in the Victorian and Albert Museum dates to the 1970 collection but I believe this version with a cuffed sleeve is a little earlier and dates to the 1969 collection. It is based loosely on a "graduation" gown mixed with the flowing softness and drape he was renowned for. Of course there is his signature dash of sexuality with