2011 Julien Macdonald White Silk Chiffon Dress and Cape with Appliques 1960s_vintage_dress which forms a cage-like construction

which forms a cage-like construction across the shoulders - a trademark detail of the designer

John Bates

at each side of the slit

Hardy Amies earnt his stripes designing womenswear

including Christian Dior

2011 Julien Macdonald White Silk Chiffon Dress and Cape with Appliques 1960s_vintage_dress which forms a cage-like constructionThis ethereal chiffon dress and matching cover up walked the runway in Look 11 of Julien Macdonald's Spring 2011 runway collection. Reviewing the show, Vogue noted the florals on some of the sheer, lacy, bedroom glamour dresses came from vintage twenties frocks," an influence reflected in the delicate construction and embellishment of this look. The dress, which sits above the knee, is cut from layers of pale cream silk chiffon with fine spaghetti