ponte peplum dress Ponte knit abstract print peplum waist dress

The young Tony Duquette, a protg of decorator Elsie Mendl (who had moved from Paris to Los Angeles at the outbreak of war), designed some of the whimsical ephemeral decorations for the windows, showroom, and entrance rotunda of the Adrian salon in Beverly Hills, including a full scale plaster baby elephant, and a cage with more frolicking monkeys

Crafted in a stunning woven pink and white gingham pattern, this flare dress features a sweetheart neckline, secured with adjustable spaghetti straps while the waist is cinched with a back zipper

Length of size US 2 / AU 6 bust to hem: 63.5cm / 25in

It has a V neck line, fitted waist with a full skirt and short puff sleeve and pockets

Each detail, from the fitted bodice to the speckled tulle, has been crafted to ensure a stunning presence on any promenade or grand entrance.