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That is gorgeous! I am no help to you either but hopefully one of our members with more experience in modern designers will check in. Given the pleats, I'm assuming this is from his Pleats Please line and I don't think it would be any earlier than 1993 from what I read on his website. Pleats...

The first one you have pictured (split skirt maxi dress/coat ) would have had a pair of hot pants to go with it probably.

The proper term for an over dress with this split skirt design is "redingote". I agree with 40s dating. I believe the origin goes back to the early 1800s (France?) as a riding coat, however over the years it evolved to what we see today.

I remember about 6 years ago when we also used the term "dingle balls" for this type of trim, but I would go with "bobble" or "ball" fringe - sounds a bit classier LOL. I've also always thought of shelf bust like that shown in the dress Liz T. is wearing.

Adorable and what is amazing is that shirring looks to be in remarkably good shape!

I'd go with late 60s and it really is lovely. I'm also Canadian and I've had several items with this same label, although I don't have any info on her. If Jonathan pops in, he may have some knowledge of this label.

Gorgeous! (and yes, definitely 30s)

Hi, I agree with your late 50s/early 60s dating and also that someone, unfortunately, has tacked down the watteau pleats. If the tacking threads can be removed without leaving marks, I would do so. The skirt petticoat lining, if it feels quite rough, is probably buckram. If it feels a bit...

Is there a label in the dress? I had a dress several years ago made from the identical fabric. I think the label began with an "R" - trying to see if I still have pics on file. Anyway, my dress, different style but same fabric was very early 70s. I think the jacket is late 50s/early 60s and...

Fun, looking forward to seeing the answers Lizzie!

Copying these....they are LOL wonderful!

Sorry to hear this :(

Finally loaded fully for me! Bonnie, you did a fabulous job - looked wonderful and you sounded great! Your show is going to be awesome (wish it was closer!)

I want to see!! For some reason, the video is getting hung up on 'transferring data...." I'll have to try again later.

Wow...excellent Bonnie! Will the interview be online?

I'm sorry....it is marabou and I have no clue why I posted ostrich. (it's been one of those days)

Looks like ostrich to me. Lovely piece