1970s Catherine Buckley Antique Floral Patchwork Dress boucher_brooch The straps at the reverse

The straps at the reverse graduate to a central point and beautifully showcase the upper back and line of the shoulders

This high-glamour maxi-gown is attributed to French Couturier Paulette Buraud and is from the summer 1970 pret-a-porter collection

I noted a small gap in the crochet on the right-hand shoulder

St Quentin

intricate abstract patterns of florals

1970s Catherine Buckley Antique Floral Patchwork Dress boucher_brooch The straps at the reverseBritish designer Catherine Buckley founded her brand in 1963 and went on to open her first shop in Notting Hill, London. Her romantic, slightly eccentric designs drew on historic references and found an audience among fashion fans and celebrities alike. This playful maxi dress was created for Buckleys Fragile collection. To create this line, the designer used fabric samples, known as strike offs, that dated from 1905 1935; jacquard nets in cotton,