1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress French_Couture attention to detail and relaxed

attention to detail and relaxed wearable designs

This is a beautiful quality 1950s or early 1960s French couture dress and sleeveless jacket combination entirely made by hand

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

The dress is a simple curve-necked shift cut in black sateen

1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress French_Couture attention to detail and relaxedThis 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