White shift dress of Jean Shrimpton

white-shift-dress-of-jean-shrimpton-1753075086645-10a2a8

Description

On 1965 Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia, English model Jean Shrimpton wore a white minidress that sparked controversy and was later described as a pivotal moment in women's fashion. The dress was made by Shrimpton's dressmaker, Colin Rolfe, and its hem was 4 in (10 cm) above the knee because he had not been supplied with enough fabric to complete their intended design.

ID: white-shift-dress-of-jean-shrimpton-1753075086645-10a2a8

Share this TL;DR