I first came across the Laura Ashley name while reading the Babysitter Club books, while I was a little too young to understand it all, the name did stick. Now that I'm a little older the name Laura Ashley makes me think of a Welsh designer, who’s trademark style was her prints and long dresses. These days the brand is better known for its range of home furnishings and stores can still be found all over the world brandished with the Laura Ashley name. Vintage Laura Ashley pieces are quite rare, but Topshop Vintage has found a Wallpaper Print Maxi Dress by Laura Ashley from the 1970s. It features the brands full length style with a brown wallpaper print. The belt tie at the waist gives the body some shape as the dress continues to flair out at towards the base. The button up front and shirt dress style is quite reminiscent of a modern day Diane von Furstenberg piece. Isn't it amazing how fashion can transcend time? If you’re a keen vintage collector, this dress retails at £250 at Topshop.com.
