Circa Late 1970s–Early 1980s Ian Thomas Green Print Dress with Frill Detail

By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen

From the atelier of Ian Thomas—royal dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II—comes this unapologetically feminine silk dress in a rich, abstract green-on-black pattern. Designed in the late 1970s to early 1980s, it captures the era’s embrace of bold colour, intricate surface texture, and refined silhouettes.

The high neckline is framed by delicately pleated ruffles, echoed again along the hemline and a ruched, diagonally pleated panel that falls from the hip—drawing the eye in and down with sculptural grace. A bow detail at the waist and matching covered buttons at the nape add softness and couture finish. The fluid fabric moves beautifully, balanced by a luminous green satin lining.

Zipped at the back and finished with the Royal Warrant label, this piece is more than fashion—it is a document of British court dress design, filtered through the prism of 1980s elegance. Rare, refined, and entirely wearable.

Measurements laid flat,

Best fits a UK 14.

Shoulders: 40cm

Bust: 50cm

Waist: 44cm

Length: 117cm