Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress
Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress

Electric Eden I Circa 1970 Leonard Paris Italian-Made Psychedelic Floral Dress

$485.00
70's

A kaleidoscope of saturated color, this circa 1970 Leonard Paris dress transforms the house’s celebrated floral vocabulary into wearable textile artwork. Electric blue, fuchsia, scarlet, acid green, orange, and black form a fantastical garden of oversized blossoms and abstract motifs, with the Leonard signature incorporated throughout the print. The fitted long-sleeved bodice features a high band collar and carefully placed central panel, while the defined waist releases into a softly gathered knee-length skirt. Contrasting printed borders frame the neckline, torso, waist, cuffs, and hem, emphasizing the thoughtful composition of the design. Labeled Leonard Fashion Collection, Paris — Made in Italy.

Why We Love It

This is Leonard at its most exuberant: disciplined pattern placement meeting unapologetic color. Every section of the garment feels intentionally composed, giving it the visual impact of a painted canvas while remaining wonderfully feminine and wearable. It is the sort of dress that needs very little styling—simply add a sculptural shoe and allow the print to command the room.

Measurements

Measurements taken flat:

  • Shoulders: 15"
  • Chest: 15"
  • Waist: 13"
  • Sleeve length: 22"
  • Length from shoulder to hem: 37"
  • Tagged size: Not visible on the available label. Fiber content is not stated on the available label 

Vintage sizing differs considerably from modern sizing. Please compare these measurements with a similarly constructed garment that fits comfortably.

Condition

Good

Collector’s Notes

Leonard Fashion began producing clothing in 1958 under designer Daniel Tribouillard and became celebrated for enormous, brilliantly colored floral prints at a moment when geometric patterns dominated fashion. Around 1970, the house began developing the printed jersey dresses for which it remains particularly collectible. This piece reflects that pivotal period beautifully: the high neckline and shaped bodice preserve the sleek line of late-1960s fashion, while the neon palette, botanical fantasy, and fuller skirt anticipate the romantic exuberance of the 1970s. The repeated Leonard signatures also turn the textile itself into a recognizable expression of the house