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Janice Wainwright
late 1960s

A very rare early piece by British Boutique legend, Janice Wainwright for the Simon Massey company. Wainwright was born in Chesterfield in 1940 and studied at Wimbledon School of Art, Kingston School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London. Between 1965 and 1969, she worked for company 'Simon Massey'. Her 1960s work was youthful, bright and feminine and she was also, according to Judith Watt's Ossie Clark book, the only other designer permitted to use Celia Birtwell's printed textiles in the 1960s (Ossie greatly respected Janice as a designer).
This mini dress is from around 1968 and is a delightful swirling slice of psychedelia. Very wearable and a flattering silhouette with the wide belted waist and gently puffed sleeves. Perfect for any aspiring Swinging Sixties chick and a fascinating insight into the early work of a designer who was known for a very different style a mere three years later.

Bust: 34" / Waist: 26" / Hips: 36" / Length: 35"
Label: Simon Massey designed by Janice Wainwright
Colour: orange/blue/green/yellow / Fabric: feels like a fine cotton
Condition: Excellent
Flaws: None noted. Sold as vintage.
£175