A Thea Porter embroidered, sequined and tie-dyed red gauze gown, 1971, Couture labelled and size 10, elaborately worked in gilt threads, over a magenta chiffon integral slip, empire line with full sleeves, bust 81cm, 32in This gown was made as a bridal gown by Thea Porter for her good friend Jutta Laing in 1971, for her wedding to psychoanalyst Dr R.D Laing. It is illustrated in 'Thea Porter, Bohemian Chic', by Laura McLaws Helms and Venetia Porter p90. It was included in the major retrospective exhibition of her work at the London Fashion & Textile Museum, 2015.

Good condition, there is a sprinkling of small holes in left cuff but these are not immediately noticeable due to the elaborate embroidery and patterning. 1cm hole front left hem area - again hard to see. 2 small spots of soiling to lower back lining (minor).