Summer is the time for romance. It’s the time for walking in the woods or by the water’s edge, and for having those delicious picnics. It’s the time for looking soft and feminine in long, flowing dresses and picture hats. So we’ve chosen some of the prettiest dresses, skirt and hats we could find, to help you look your best when you while away those sunny days.
Photographed by John Bishop.
Scanned from 19 Magazine, June 1972.
Further to yesterday’s post, and as promised, here are the photos taken on Brighton Pier for the same editorial. With clothes by Miss Mouse and City Lights Studio, they were worth waiting for – weren’t they?
Photographed by Gilles Ben Simon.
Scanned from Honey, May 1973
This post is brought to you in two parts. The editorial was, unusually, photographed by two different photographers in two different locations. Tomorrow I will post the photos from Brighton Pier (very exciting for me, as you can guess!). Today’s were photographed in Meeny’s, which was a King’s Road boutique started by Gary Craze in 1972 – specialising in American brands for both adults and children. Clearly showing the same influences as Mr Freedom, this is the first I’ve seen of the interior. The clothes are the very creme de la creme of boutique ‘pop art’ joyfulness.
Photographed by Dick Polak.
Scanned from Honey, May 1973.
White dress with music and rose print by Miss Mouse. Snakeskin shoes from Bilbo. Red and white spotted dress with white trimming by Miss Mouse.
Photographed in Singapore by Harri Peccinotti.
Scanned from 19 Magazine, May 1975.
Black and green floral print halterneck dress from Biba. Black and gold shoes by Sex. Green floral halterneck dress by Biba. Black and gold brocade shoes by Biba.
Shocking pink pintucked cotton dress by Sheridan Barnett at Quorum. Black snakeskin shoes by Bilbo. Red cotton sack dress with hip pockets by Sheridan Barnett at Quorum. Red suede and snakeskin shoes by Terry de Havilland.
Dusty pink sun dress with black piping by Strawberry Studio. Grey suede shoes by Terry de Havilland.
Blue cotton dress with Dorchester motif. Coffee dress with Savoy motif, both by Jeff Banks.
White cotton culotte dress by Stirling Cooper. White shoes from Secondhand Rose, Chelsea Antique Market. White cotton sun dress by Stirling Cooper. White shoes from Secondhand Rose.
Navy cotton sundress with cross over straps by Gordon King.
Long silver, gold and blue taffeta dress with huge puff sleeves nd ruched bodice, ยฃ22. Blue leather court shoes on high platforms and very high heels, ยฃ7.45. Blue shot lurex chiffon scarf, 20p. All from Biba.
Unwrapping Christmas presents can cause thrills of excitement or groans of despair but, whatever you find inside, the sense of occasion is always there. We’ve proved our sense of occasion by wrapping up the best Christmas clothes for your parties; showing off the lovely, sexy, lurex, satins and natty netting you’ll be adorning yourself with this party season. Glamour and glitter are here to stay, so wrap yourself up in our Christmas wrapping and you’ll be the best Christmas present anyone’s had this year!
I can only hope in vain that I will find boxes of Biba and Miss Mouse under my Christmas tree, but still it’s a nice fantasy to have! As always, a deliciously quirky concept by Mr Peccinotti and 19’s usual flawless taste in clothes…
Photographed by Harri Peccinotti.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, December 1972.
LEFT: Black satin elasticated tube sweater, covered in stretch netting, ยฃ7. Matching black skirt with silver braid and silver spots, ยฃ10-50. Both by Miss Mouse. Green tights, from Biba, 30p. Black suede shoes with silver snake-skin trim on heel and toe, from Derber, ยฃ13-99. Lurex shot chiffon scarf, 20p. Tiny fake diamond rings, 5p. each. Both from Biba. Green glass bead bracelet, by Paul Stephens, 25p. RIGHT: Black satin heart-shaped strapless top, with gold and silver spots in lurex. Matching Oxford bags. Both by Miss Mouse, ยฃ20 the set. Silver shoes with very high heels, by Zapata, ยฃ15.75. Red shot lurex scarf, 20p. Red stud ear- rings with gold flecks, 20p. Matching bracelets, ยฃ1.20 each. All from Biba.
Black jersey dress with silver lurex spotted top and inset pleats has long sleeves, by Gillian Richard, ยฃ8.20. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Ouant. ยฃ1-50. Black suede shoes with silver snake-skin print, from Derber, ยฃ13.99. Diamante choker, by Paul Stephens, 40p. Black wool halter-neck top spotted with silver lurex and with silver straps, by Erica Budd, ยฃ3.60. Black satin ankle-length skirt, from Bus Stop, ยฃ5.95. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Quant, ยฃ1.50. Silver metallic leather shoes, from Ravel, ยฃ10-50. Long silver lurex gloves, by Morley, ยฃ2.15. Diamante choker, by Paul Stephens, 40p. Diamante heart earrings, from Biba, ยฃ1.15.
LEFT: Silver and grey knitted lurex long-sleeved polo-neck sweater, ยฃ3.50. Silver lurex cardigan with grey rose and two pockets, ยฃ9.95. Both from Bus Stop. Long grey satin skirt, by Walter Albini from Browns, ยฃ6.30. Tights by Mary Quant. ยฃ1.50. Platform sandals. from Ravel, ยฃ10.50. Bracelets. from Fenwick, 90p. each. Diamante and pearl-drop earrings, by Paul Stephens, ยฃ1.20. RIGHT: Long silver lurex halter-neck dress with silver and black lurex wavy trim on heart-shaped neck and side pleat inset. by Gillian Richard. ยฃ9.50. Matching cardigan with wavy-trim pockets. by Richard Green. ยฃ6.80. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Quant. ยฃ1.50. Silver metallic leather shoes. with platform soles and peep-toes, from Ravel, ยฃ10.50. Diamante drop earrings. by Paul Stephens. ยฃ1.10. Silver and black halter-neck lurex top, which buttons at front of waist, ยฃ5. Matching ankle-length wavy-print skirt, ยฃ8.60. Both by Richard Green. Black suede shoes with snakeskin print, from Derber, ยฃ1399. Long black satin gloves, by F. G. Shave, ยฃ2.75. Diamante bracelets. ยฃ1 each. Drop earrings. ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens.
Green, gold and black lurex georgette shirt with long dolman sleeves and trimmed in black satin on v-neck and cuffs, ยฃ11. Long black satin skirt, ยฃ9.50. Both from Universal Witness. Green tights, from Biba, 30p. Silver court shoes with very high heel, and ankle strap, by Zapata, ยฃ15.75. Black and silver necklace. ยฃ2.90. Diamante stud earrings, ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens.
Black and silver fine-striped lurex halter-neck sweater, with matching striped cardigan, by McCaul, ยฃ8 the set. Black satin trousers with turn-ups and high waist, by Richard Green, ยฃ7.70. Silver tights, by Mary Quant, ยฃ1.50. Black suede shoes with silver and red ‘snakeskin’ print and silver ankle-straps, by Leicester Shoes. ยฃ15.95. Thin diamante belt. ยฃ7.50. Single row diamante bracelet, ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens. Dangling diamante earrings. from Biba, 60p.
Cream crepe shirt with long puff sleeves, ยฃ4.50. Matching tunic with green satin piping on short sleeves and green, yellow and cream sequin motif, ยฃ1850. Green satin trousers, ยฃ10. All by Quorum. Gold leather shoes with gold snakeskin print, from Derber, ยฃ13.99. Green lurex bow tie to make from remnants.
Left to right: White dress with pink motifs and two huge trimmed pockets of hips, by Joyce Dixon for Gillian Richard, ยฃ8. Shoes by Lotus. Whit coton dress, with huge pink spots and wide circular skirt, trimmed with two pockets near hem, by Gillian Richard, ยฃ7. Shoes also by Lotus. Bracelet from City Lights Studio. Blue and white cotton sun top, buttons down back, ยฃ3.95, Straight cotton skirt with pink and blue motifs, fastens at back with a square of buttons, ยฃ5.95. Both by Miss Mouse. Shoes by Lotus. Blue and white spotted sun top and matching circular skirt with two large pockets on sides, ยฃ7.95. Both by Miss Mouse. Shoes from Lotus.
An age of frivolity and fantasy. Polka dots and bows. Shocking pinks and bobby socks. Flatties and flirties. Time for agod giggle; for screaming hysterically after all those movie idols in a great ‘Fifties revival
Photographed by Frank Murphy. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, June 1973
Dress by Miss Mouse. Shoes by Anello and Davide.
I think it’s fair to say that us Brits went a bit Snoopy-crazy in 1976, from what I’ve read and seen, and this adorable editorial is the perfect example of the post-modern appropriation of childhood cartoon figures by fashionable adults in the Seventies (see also Mr Freedom and Miss Mouse). Of course, there are clothes from Miss Mouse and Lee Bender’s Bus Stop – which is similar to the notorious ‘Andy Pandy’ dungaree outfit worn by Sarah Jane Smith in Doctor Who.
Photographed by John Greenaway. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, April 1976.
Hat from Elle. Shirt by Riva. Dungarees by Bus Stop. Corduroy and leather shoes by Miss Revolution.
T-shirt by Radley. Jumpsuit, tights and socks all by Mary Quant. Shoes by Miss Revolution.
Shirt by Emesse. Skirt by Miss Mouse. Sneakers by Miss Revolution.
Baseball cap, from Badges and Equipment. T-shirt by Radley. Bomber jacket by Emesse. Scarf by Herbert Johnson.
Nightdress by Night Owls
Swimsuit with cigarette packet print by Miss Mouse. Hat from a selection at Nostalgia. Black suede stilettos from Biba.
I have waxed lyrical on the wonders of James Wedge many times before. I’ve even waxed lyrical specifically on the subject of his version of pin-up photography and how it is vastly superior to the current swathe of poorly executed pin-up and burlesque photography. So I need not repeat myself too much. Suffice it to say, this man was looking backwards to a mere twenty/thirty years beforehand, at a time when this was still all generally considered to be rather naff and – also – an affront to the cause of feminism. He was creating images like this, in his darkroom. By hand. By trial and error. No going back if you cock it all up. No ‘vintage’ movement to motivate him. I certainly consider him to be more artist than mere fashion photographer.
Photographed (and hand-painted) by James Wedge. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, May 1974.
Swimsuit by Wiki. Swansdown powder-puff from Biba.
Swimsuit by Wiki. Red flower from Biba.
Red and white top with matching shorts by Miss Mouse. Towelling beach tobe from Marks and Spencer.
The boy’s stripey sweater and white Oxford bags are from Tramps. Price is ยฃ7.50 from Gary Elliott; Edwardia of Manchester; Paul Smith, Nottingham. the sweater cost ยฃ4 and also comes from Paul Smith, as well as the George Best shops, and Quincy of the Kings Road. The girl’s outfit is from a selection by Miss Mouse at Peter Robinson.
Not really Valentine themed (unless you’re planning to spend your day at the circus, which would actually be a pretty good way to spend it…) but scanned from teeny girl magazine Valentine which is largely filled with comic strip stories aimed at hormonal young ladies. I bought it mainly because I recognised the garment on the front cover as a Miss Mouse/Rae Spencer Cullen with distinctive bow print. I’m also a sucker for the circus theme, which seems to be a recurring favourite for late Sixties/early Seventies fashion stylists…
Photographer uncredited. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Valentine, October 1972
Star studded satin blazer and trousers comes in a choice of navy or brown from main branches of Girl and Chelsea Girl.
Yellow satin blazer in various colours from the Separates Dept., Peter Robinson. Blue denim jeans with embroidered flowers sewn on them from the Top Shop at Peter Robinson.
Sterling Cooper yellow angora sweater at Peter Robinson. Silver satin mini skirt by Clobber. From branches of Snob boutique.
Snazzy red polka dot skirt is from a selection at branches of Girl. ‘Boob tube’ in red is also from Girl.
Dress by Elle. Shirt by Deborah and Claire.
Always happy to bring you another ‘lost’ shoot by the late, great Brian Duffy. Since Duffy destroyed his own archive, we are left to piece together a career from what was published in magazines or retained in other people’s archives. I try to scan and share whenever I can… I covet both Alice Pollock pieces in this spread, and love the man’s style. Definitely how all men should dress, always.
Photographed by Duffy. Fashion by Deirdre McSharry. Modelled by Greta Norris and Cyril Hartman.
Scanned from Cosmopolitan, July 1972.
As an aside, apologies for sporadic blogging at the moment. There are a few changes afoot and it is distracting me a little from my usual magazine scouring and scanning. I will tell you when everything, hopefully, falls into place in the next few weeks.
Silk dress by Suliman, crepe shirt by Deborah and Clare.
Jacket by Alice Pollock, shoes by Sacha
Her skirt by Miss Mouse, blouse and scarf at Lucienne Phillips. His shirt by Lord John.
His and hers Harold Ingram sweaters
Her dress by Clobber, hat by Diane Logan and shoes by Samm.
Her top by Crochetta, trousers by Gordon Deighton. His sweater by Harold Ingram and trousers by Tom Gilbey.
T-shirt by Escalade. Hat from Bus Stop
Blue silk ‘intimate’ dress by Alice Pollock with bird print by Frances Ronaldson. He wears an Indian shirt from Crocodile.
