1980s

Inspirational Images: Sleeping Beauty

1970s, 1980s, albert capraro, fred leighton, guy bourdin, Inspirational Images, rebecca blake

Sleeping Beauty by Rebecca Blake

Photographed by Rebecca Blake. Fashion by Albert Capraro. Jewels by Fred Leighton.

Scanned from Rebecca Blake: Forbidden Dreams (1984)

I can’t quite believe it’s been nearly two months since I last blogged. I promise I haven’t gone away for good, I’ve just been incredibly busy working away from Vintage-a-Peel for all this time. The website is still up, I’m still on Etsy, and there will be new listings in July. You can also find me still posting away on Instagram, so please do follow me over there if you’re there too.

Today I stumbled across this dreamy book by Rebecca Blake, a New York-based photographer whose work informed and was used in the cult classic film, The Eyes of Laura Mars. It’s safe to say that I’m smitten, not least because she also directed the music videos for ‘Kiss’ and ‘Cream’ for Prince and photographed Duran Duran for the cover of Seven and the Ragged Tiger.

Inspirational Images: Bryan and Lucy Ferry

1980s, antony price, bryan ferry, Inspirational Images, lucy ferry, paparazzi, richard young, roxy music

bryan lucy ferry paparazzo

Photographed by Richard Young leaving a Mick Jagger party in Chelsea, 1986.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Paparazzo! The Photographs of Richard Young, 1989

Inspirational Illustrations: Just Looking by Nagel

1980s, Illustrations, Inspirational Images, patrick nagel, post modernism, Vintage Adverts

nagel just looking

Serigraph by Patrick Nagel.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Nagel: The Art of Patrick Nagel, 1985

Inspirational Images: Stars and Stripes

1980s, boy london, iD magazine, Inspirational Images, sandro hyams, swimwear

Boy iD May 87 Sandro Hyams

All set to replace the Fiorucci First swimsuit classic is the stars and stripes range from BOY. Perfect for poolside posing (as is anything from BOY these days) these natty one pieces also lend themselves to watery pursuits and are specially made so as not to discolour in chlorine, unlike some designer dip suits. Wear them downt he lido or save them for evening. The lycra tight tops under your strides are just the ticket for stress free strutting ,and boys will no doubt be pleased to see the stars and stripes trunks which, as we all know, are the perfect acessory to wear over the trousers of any pinstripe suit.

Photographed by Sandro Hyams.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from iD magazine, May 1987

Guy Day: Colin Firth, 1984

1980s, Colin Firth, Demob, Dexter Wong, Hamish Bowles, Hyper Hyper, katharine hamnett, Mensday, menswear, Robert Erdman, The Face
Crushed white silk shirt Katharine Hamnett. Silk toga as flag Katharine Hamnett. Navy herringbone trousers at Demob. Ghillie shoes at Scotch House

Crushed white silk shirt Katharine Hamnett. Silk toga as flag Katharine Hamnett. Navy herringbone trousers at Demob. Ghillie shoes at Scotch House

A young Colin Firth in a white shirt? You’re welcome…

Styled by Hamish Bowles. Photographed by Robert Erdman.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from The Face, October 1984

Black wool coat by Body Map. Red cotton jersey shirt by Tim Hall at Demob. Black fur pile shapka by Dexter Wong at Post, Hyper Hyper. Badges from Covent Garden and Berwick Street Markets.

Black wool coat by Body Map. Red cotton jersey shirt by Tim Hall at Demob. Black fur pile shapka by Dexter Wong at Post, Hyper Hyper. Badges from Covent Garden and Berwick Street Markets.

Vintage Adverts: “It’s either VIP or I don’t go.”

1980s, Cars, Fiat, The Face, Vintage Adverts

fiat VIP

Advert for the Fiat Panda VIP Limited Edition.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from The Face, July 1985

Inspirational Editorials: The Bride Wore Black

1980s, Anna Cloowan, David Fielden, Inspirational Images, james wedge, jane kahn, Lucienne Phillips, The Face, Vintage Editorials
Dress by David Fielden.

Dress by David Fielden.

So much to love about this editorial, but I was delighted to spot the Jane Kahn ‘Kahniverous’ dress below – mainly because I have it in both black and white. Yes, yes, I know…

Photographed by James Wedge.

Styled by Monique Bourdon. Make-up by Amanda Jackson-Sytner. Hair by Jo O’Sullivan.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from The Face, June 1986.

Dress by Khaniverous at Hyper Hyper

Dress by Kahniverous at Hyper Hyper

Dress by David Fielden

Dress by David Fielden

Suit by David Fielden

Suit by David Fielden

Dress by Anna Cloowan at Lucienne Philips

Dress by Anna Cloowan at Lucienne Philips

Inspirational Editorials: The Woman Who Stole a Lion

1980s, Azzedine Alaia, caroline baker, johnny moke, katharine hamnett, Ninivah Khomo, Norma Kamali, The Face, Tony McGee, Vanessa Schon, Vintage Editorials, Whistles, yasmin le bon
Black lycra catsuit by Katharine Hamnett. Gauntlets by Norma Kamali. Lion from Harrods. Cat brooches at Merola. Belt by Vanessa Schon.

Black lycra catsuit by Katharine Hamnett. Gauntlets by Norma Kamali. Lion from Harrods. Cat brooches at Merola. Belt by Vanessa Schon.

If you don’t get the reference there, why not? Yasmin le Bon looking nothing short of incredible in this divinely feline shoot, styled by Caroline Baker.

Photographed by Tony McGee.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from The Face, November 1986.

Turtle neck and leggings by Ninivah Khomo. Leather bootees by Johnny Moke. Belts by Vanessa Schon. Gauntlets by Cornelia James.

Turtle neck and leggings by Ninivah Khomo. Leather bootees by Johnny Moke. Belts by Vanessa Schon. Gauntlets by Cornelia James.

Leopard print angora turtle neck by Ninivah Khomo. Toreador leggings from Whistles. Gauntlets by Norma Kamali. Suede thigh high boots from Johnny Moke. Brooches by Pink Soda.

Leopard print angora turtle neck by Ninivah Khomo. Toreador leggings from Whistles. Gauntlets by Norma Kamali. Suede thigh high boots from Johnny Moke. Brooches by Pink Soda.

Jersey body and toreador high waist pants by Azzedine Alaia. Belts worn as necklace and bracelets by Vanessa Schon. One jewelled glove by Martin Kidman. One leopard print glove by Pink Soda. Monkee boots at Office.

Jersey body and toreador high waist pants by Azzedine Alaia. Belts worn as necklace and bracelets by Vanessa Schon. One jewelled glove by Martin Kidman. One leopard print glove by Pink Soda. Monkee boots at Office.

Vintage Adverts: What gets the girl about town about town?

1980s, cosmopolitan, Inspirational Images, Vintage Adverts

renault advert cosmo feb 80

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Cosmopolitan, February 1980

Vintage Adverts: Charlie Claus

1980s, harpers and queen, Vintage Adverts

charlie xmas harpers dec 82

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, December 1982