1980s John Charles Red Gold Lame Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist avagoff_dress with a central inwards facing

with a central inwards facing pleat to direct the fluidity of movement between the shoulder blades

These asymmetric necklines were one of the designer’s signature flourishes and were revisited throughout the collections of the mid 1980s to early 1990s

a V neckline and is a Princess seamed full length sheath design

and are around an inch wide

1980s John Charles Red Gold Lame Maxi Dress with Ruched Waist avagoff_dress with a central inwards facingThis is a great example of 1980s evening wear by John Charles. Founded by designer Cherry Price in 1958, the brand became known for its OTT party dresses and occasion wear throughout the 1970s and 1980s. True to form, this dress is tailored from high octane red jersey detailed with flecks of gold lam. The front is generously cut from swathes of fabric, with a slash neck and sleeveless silhouette. The fabric at the front gives way to a sensuously low