1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress Diana_Warren 7 cm)Waist - 39 in

7 cm)Waist - 39 in

The dress has then been overlaid with a black floral lace

It has an empire line bust and a wide waistband from which the skirt is tightly gathered to accentuate the female form

There is a lot of work involved and the construction has a very pleasing effect on the eye

which is gathered at the waist

1960s Marion Donaldson Turquoise Crepe and Cotton Maxi Dress Diana_Warren 7 cm)Waist - 39 inThis 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