1960s Sally Levison of London Crochet Color Block Jersey Maxi Dress

The Sixties London scene wasn’t just about Mary Quant, Biba and Ossie Clark. Selling clothes from her South Molton Street boutique was also Sally Levison, highly sought out during the youthquake heyday for her incredible crocheted and knitted pieces — all hand-made on the Maltese island of Gozo before arriving in the bustling fashion capitol. Today the Victoria and Albert Museum still houses her work, making this gorgeous maxi dress an amazing collector’s find.

The bodice is iconic, with open loops throughout and an exquisite trim at the empire waist and band collar. A row of crocheted buttons leads down to a silky soft jersey ankle-length skirt, printed with a geometric pattern of rectangles in a delicious palette of brown, yellow, blue and white. Puffed cuffs, which span from the elbows to the wrists, are cut from the same fabric for a highly feminine flourish. Just in time for summer, this retro look with its stunning peekaboo top would be just as at home at a music festival as it would be for a evening out.

Size estimate: XS/S

Measurements:

Bust: 31 inches

Waist: 24 inches

Hips: Up to 36 inches

Sleeve length: 24 inches

Dress length: 52 inches

Zipper length: 21 inches

This vintage Sally Levison of London dress from the Sixties is in excellent condition. It features a cream cotton crocheted bodice with open loops throughout and a trim at the empire waistline and band collar. Five crocheted buttons line its center front. The maxi skirt and puffed sleeves, which span from the elbows to the wrists, are cut from a silky jersey printed with a geometric pattern of rectangles in brown, yellow, blue and white.

It closes with a hidden back zip. This dress has been professionally dry-cleaned and pressed. High-quality vintage pieces like this are yours to live in and love while increasing in value every year. It’s never too soon to start collecting them, as an investment in your wardrobe—and in yourself.