1970s Graphic Jean Varon Check Dress designer-james-galanos The striping goes horizontal on

The striping goes horizontal on the skirt while the top offers an interesting contrast with the striping placed vertically

very wearable sized silk jersey beauty in a vivid and gorgeous green print named "Francolino"

the NYC store address stamp

green and blue

Carosa di Roma was a made to measure demi-couture atelier in Pazza di Spagna

1970s Graphic Jean Varon Check Dress designer-james-galanos The striping goes horizontal onWhat a fabulous checked Jean Varon dress! Made of a beautiful cotton fabric it is easy to wear and has wonderful lines. The bodice is cut to fit to the body and has a deep front and back plunge. The skirt is quite dramatic and cut on an A line to the floor. The fabric helps it to feel full. I love how he took strips of a smaller checked fabric and used them as flat piping to highlight the cut of the bodice. It manages to be sexy and yet feel a little