Rare 1970s Gina Fratini two piece

A rare documented mid-calf lilac and white printed dress over matching trousers by designer Gina Fratini.

This outfit was photographed being worn by actress Jenny Agutter in 1971 (see image). At the time it was described as a voile voffe with matching pantaloons.

The two piece consists of an overdress and matching trousers in a soft voile fabric, content unknown. The dress is made from two similarly patterned fabrics in slightly different lilac/mauve tones. The trousers are made from just one of those patterned fabrics.

The front of the dress features a soft frill which is edged in white lace, as are the neckline and cuffs.

Despite being very wide the dress pulls in on a set of ties attached to the front under bust. There are covered buttons to the front bodice, which has ties at the front neckline. The cuffs and front of the bodice have pinch pleating detail.

There are soft gathers across the back of the yoke.

The trousers have a  metal zip. The measurements are half an inch different on the rise front to back. It is shown on the mannequin with the zip at the front. The label is next to the zip. The original label is a vintage 14 which today usually equates to a size 8/10 based on waist size. See pics of the label/zip and exact measurements below.

Both pieces are in excellent condition. There is some slight discolouration to the white backing petersham of the trouser waistband around the edges by the stitching (probably colour run from the thread) and some fraying to the same petersham at the hook and eye closure. See pictures.

Dress Measurements 

Bust 64"  (armpit to armpit measures 32")

Sleeves outer length 31" (edge of neckline at top of shoulders to edge of lace at cuff)

Length nape of neck at center back to hem 51"

Cuffs 8" at narrowest point (no openings)

Trouser Measurements 

Waist 28" ( but we think would best fit a 26" waist)

Hips up to 40"

Rise waist to centre crotch seam 13" (front with zip)

Rise waist to centre crotch seam 13.5 (back no zip)

Inside leg 30"

Outside leg 41"

Width at trousers hem 12" (24" round)