A slightly belated RIP to Michael Winner. While he became something of a national joke/treasure/pompous buffoon in his later life, I maintain that his early films show a brilliance which very few people appreciate. The Jokers and I’ll Never Forget What’s ‘isname are two of my most favourite films of that period, the latter has a depth which few people would or could ever associate with Winner. Also, thanks to him, I have some prime Oliver Reed lusting material. I salute you Sir and offer my greatest respect and condolences.
I also have a weakness for Parting Shots. I mean, how can you argue with a cast list that includes Diana Rigg, Joanna Lumley, Oliver Reed, Gareth Hunt, Peter Davison and Nicola Bryant? You can’t.
Trouser suit and black lurex roll neck sweater designed by Sonia Rykiel. Both from The Shop, Vidal Sassoon, Sloane Street. Scarf from Suna’s Shop, 47 Radnor Walk.
Photograph by Laurence Sackman. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from “The Paris Look in London” from Harpers Bazaar, March 1969.
I was moved to scan this partly because I have just listed a beautiful Janice Wainwright for Simon Massey halter neck dress in silver lurex (presumably from the same collection) over at Vintage-a-Peel. And partly because it’s just a beautiful pair of images – particularly the deliciously creepy mermaid doll. Brrrr.
Janice Wainwright for Simon Massey at Vintage-a-Peel