Ossie Clark for Quorum, £19 10s. Photo by Michal James-Ward. Flair, June 1970
I can only fantasise about a carefree life spent lounging in my fabulous apartment, in my beautiful Ossie Clark dress, with my gorgeous wavy hair and hilarious telephone conversations. But in the words of my beloved Steppenwolf, fantasy will set you free…
Photo by Toscani. Vogue, March 1976
Vogue, June 1976. Photographed by Bailey.
Hat by Frederick Fox for John Bates. Painted silk frill by John Bates.
Photo by Barry Lategan. Vogue, June 1976
Dress by Just Looking
From Vanity Fair, July 1971. Photographs by Hans Feurer
Dress by Stop the Shop
Personally, I think artificial sweeteners are the very devil, but I cannot deny the fabulousness of the photograph they’ve used to promote their evil ways (yes, yes, I know it’s from 1971, but still…). The bed reminds me of my grandparents’ bed (which I always coveted in a slightly Bedknobs and Broomsticks kind of way), I love the light fitting, mirrors and of course the clothes go without saying.
1975. Scanned from 20th Century Fashion by Ernestine Carter.
…Topshop didn’t exist. I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. It sprang from the loins of the Peter Robinson department store, which was originally located near the present Oxford Circus flagship site. Like a greedy devil child, it surpassed and devoured its progenitor.
This rant is brought to you by this gorgeous illustration from Vogue, April 1970. If only I could saunter up to Oxford Circus, enter an old-fashioned department store and buy myself such a delicious Ossie Clark dress today, I’d be a happy lady.
Photographed by Celia Birtwell
“Usually I lack confidence, but when I wear Ossie’s designs I know I’m beautiful and sexy. His clothes are like a play. I act to suit the mood of the dress. Fashion now is very sophisticated – as always Ossie had that feeling first.”
Gala Mitchell quoted in Vanity Fair, July 1971
From a spread entitled “A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in Flair magazine. I covet the dress and scarf so badly. The dress is called ‘Oh Darling’ but they’ve forgotten to credit a photographer! Tsk… (June, 1970)
Liz Eggleston 