1970s

What a catch!

19 magazine, 1970s, biba, duc, Inspirational Images, platforms, Russell & Bromley, Sacha, shoes, Vintage Editorials
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Lace-up leather shoes by Sacha

We threw in the line and fished out some of the best and most original shoes that are in the shops this spring. It may not be an ideal catch for a real angler, but then it depends what you’re fishing for, doesn’t it?

Photographed by Duc.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, April 1972.

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Baseball boot by Biba. Red leather with peeptoe by Sacha, Navy and white corresponding lace-up by Russell & Bromley, Vivid China blue peeptoe slingback by Sacha, Red leather peeptoe and green and yellow on front by Sacha, Navy blue peeptoe with ruched panel by Sacha, Red leather embossed with yellow spots by Sacha.

Linda Vane Percy in Zandra Rhodes

1970s, harpers and queen, john vaughan, Lalique, Linda Vane Percy, zandra rhodes

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Linda Vane Percy in her London mews house. On the table, Lalique glasses and two-handled bowl holding the bottle.

Wearing Zandra designs, eating off Zandra designs… That’s how to do it!

Photographed by John Vaughan.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, November 1974.

Mild Sauce: The Bejewelled Bod

1970s, Cliff Nicholson, David Webb, elsa peretti, Fredda Weisf, Halston, J. Frederick Smith, jewellery, Kenneth J Lane, mild sauce, Playboy
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Silver butterfly by Elsa Peretti for Halston.

Gift your valentine with the big, bold new bijous that are worn at all the best places.

Photographed by J. Frederick Smith.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Playboy, February 1971.

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Forehead ornament and ceramic bead necklace by Henri Bendel.

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Necklace, beaded belt and loincloth by Cliff Nicholson.

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Beaded headband, loin cover, arm and leg bracelets and numerous necklaces by Fredda Weisf.

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Rare Brazilian pendant from the collection of Fredda Weisf.

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Necklace by Cliff Nicholson.

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All by David Webb.

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Leopard belt and gold-plated costumewear by Kenneth J. Lane.

Cynthia always dresses for breakfast.

1970s, charnos, Inspirational Images, loungewear, underwear, Vintage Adverts, Vogue

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Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, November 1971.

Turn the heat on

1970s, Abecita, caroline smith, flair magazine, Illustrations, margit brandt, Marks and Spencer, mary quant, Simpson of Piccadilly, underwear
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Clockwise from top left: Wolsey, Brettles, Margit Brant, Wolsey, Abecita, Mary Quant.

It’s an accomplished fact that the warmest way to hibernate starts right next to your skin. Here, then, are some of the hottest bare body coverings – Short-johns, mid-johns, long-johns, vests, bodytops and a petticoat to wear under everything else, plus the cosiest nightie on the market.

Fabrics vary from wool to cotton jersey, man-mades and mixtures, all good old favourites that have proved their insulation properties over past winters. These hibernation undies are all warm investments and most of them glamorous enough to want to show off. Long-johns and mid-johns are staging a comeback as circulation increases: wear them rolled up, if you like, over tights, under socks. Pile them on to beat the winter.

Illustrations by Caroline Smith.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Flair, December 1971.

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Left to right: Medico at Simpsons, Mary Quant, Marks & Spencer, Brettle, Mary Quant and Wolsey.

Get carried away in Wranglers

19 magazine, 1970s, terry de havilland, Uncategorized, Vintage Adverts, wrangler
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And for perfect upkeep, Wreal Wrangler belts.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, October 1972

What’s new Alleycat?

1970s, Alleycat, betsey johnson, Escalade, Inspirational Images, Sandy Lieberson, Vogue

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It was this close-cropped straw-white head munching a hamburger that stopped Paul Young, Mr Escalade, in his tracks. Within minutes, Suze was the first London fan of Betsey Johnson, young American designer for Alleycat & Co, and pretty hot news herself. Betsey’s clothes were fresh out of the packing cases, en route to her own special department in Escalade, packed with sensational shapes like these … moving proof that Betsey Johnson knows all about shape. Welcome to London, Betsey.

All clothes by Betsey Johnson for Alleycat & Co.

Photographed by Lieberson.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, December 1971.

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The Robot Who Looked Like Me

1970s, cosmopolitan, Dick Ellescas, Illustrations, mild sauce

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“I really had wanted an old-fashioned courtship. But when the time came, I couldn’t seem to fit it into my schedule.” Fortunately, there was an alternative.

Illustration for a short story by Dick Ellescas.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Cosmopolitan, November 1973.

The Varnished and the Unvarnished

1970s, David Anthony, elizabeth arden, Honey Magazine, Inspirational Images, Make-up

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This picture isn’t a ludicrous flight of fancy. Those nails belong to Bonnie, a girl who really does scrabble about under the bonnet of her car checking oil, batteries and spark plug. She also shoes the odd bit of typing and her fair share of washing up, plug changing and picture hanging.

But maybe we have been a little unfair. Bonnie is not only one of our favourite make-up artists (working for Elizabeth Arden) but she’s a fully trained manicurist too.

Photographed by David Anthony.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, May 1973.

The Most Wanted Woman on Earth

1970s, chelsea girl, Geoff Lewis, Inspirational Images, petticoat magazine, Vintage Adverts

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The search is on at all Chelsea Girl boutiques.

I wonder if anyone ever did win this and receive ‘nationwide publicity and become known as “The Most Wanted Woman on Earth”.’ Anyone remember? Regardless, I’m in love with the heart on the thigh above and, in fact, the entire colour palette…

Photographed by Geoff Lewis.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, May 1971.

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