c.1969-1970 Ossie Clark Black 'Graduation' Front Plunge Dress designer-vetements The bodice is all Greek

The bodice is all Greek goddess with the gathered front and braided tie detail that starts at the waist and goes up and around the neck

Item# S780

This is a fine wool

Bohan's 1969 Collections had a mix of a gypsy theme and sleek pantsuits

Another large oval disc sits at the back just above the keyhole

c.1969-1970 Ossie Clark Black 'Graduation' Front Plunge Dress designer-vetements The bodice is all GreekI have had the twin of this dress in the shop before and was happy to find another. It's an early version of what would go on to become one of Ossie's most famous and recognizable designs. A version in moss crepe is held in the Victorian and Albert Museum. Theirs dates to the 1970 collection and is more like the one I am wearing in a past reference photo with the wider sleeve. This version, with its balloon sleeve and fitted cuff is a little earlier