c.1972-73 Zandra Rhodes 'Shell Collection' Embellished Ivory Silk DressIn 1972 Zandra Rhodes was visiting New York on a regular basis and was good friends with a couple named Donna and Jo Lomardo. The three of them would often go antique hunting and on one such foray Zandra found a shell covered wicker basket and it is from this little object that her entire 1972 73 "Shell" collection was born. Pieces from this collection are held in museums world wide and are coveted by collectors. This exceptional gown could