Illustrations

Shoe Porn: Perspex platforms by Chelsea Cobbler

1970s, chelsea cobbler, Illustrations, Inspirational Images, jean varon, john bates, Michael English, Vogue
richard smith for chelsea cobbler

Perspex multi-speckled leather sandal, £35, Richard Smith for The Chelsea Cobbler. Spangled djellaba by John Bates at Jean Varon.

It’s a great shame that the perspex platform has become so indelibly linked with pole dancing and general modern “Made in China” market stall tat, because they had such a gorgeous pedigree from the Forties, and later in the Seventies. These are by the great Richard Smith for Chelsea Cobbler, beautifully hand-painted for Vogue by Michael English.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, August 1973

Vintage Adverts: People change into Levi’s Cords and bring the scene alive!

1960s, Honey Magazine, Illustrations, levis, Vintage Adverts

leviscords

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, April 1969

Vintage Adverts: Teak

1960s, Illustrations, nova magazine, Vintage Adverts

teak april 1968
It doesn’t get more mid-century than an aftershave called ‘Teak’…

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Nova, April 1968

Inspirational Illustrations: Are Brutes More Successful With Women?

1970s, cosmopolitan, Dick Ellescas, Illustrations, Inspirational Images

Are Brutes More Successful With Women

Illustrated by Dick Ellescas. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Cosmopolitan, March 1973

Inspirational Illustrations: Sur rendez-vous seulement

1970s, Illustrations, Lui
"By appointment only"

“By appointment only”

Artist uncredited. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Lui, November 1972

Inspirational Illustrations: Easy come easy go …to sea

1970s, Angela Landels, british boutique movement, bus stop, Gill y Jacques, harpers and queen, Le Bistingo, lee bender
Left: Cotton crepe dress from Bus Stop, 3 Kensington Church St. / Centre: Silk jersey dress from Gill y Jacques, 47 Charlbert St, NW8 / Right: Ban-lon dress from Le Bistingo, 93 King's Road

Left: Cotton crepe dress from Bus Stop, 3 Kensington Church St. / Centre: Silk jersey dress from Gill y Jacques, 47 Charlbert St, NW8 / Right: Ban-lon dress from Le Bistingo, 93 King’s Road

Illustration by Angela Landels. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers & Queen, July 1972.

Inspirational Illustrations: Poor Little Rich Girl

1970s, Head Office, Illustrations, petticoat magazine
Poor Little Rich Girl illustrated by Head Office

Poor Little Rich Girl illustrated by Head Office

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, 28th February 1970

Inspirational Illustrations: Aspidistra by Irving Tree

1970s, Aspidistra, Honey Magazine, Illustrations, Irving Tree, John Dove and Molly White, Wonder Workshop

asphidistra john molly dove jan 71

Early mention of the brilliant John Dove and Molly White, whose incredible prints – not least their ‘Wild Thing’ t-shirt – came to define the Seventies. Please do check out their website. Wonder Workshop began in 1972, so Aspidistra must have been very short-lived.

Incredible illustration by Irving Tree. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, January 1971

Mensday: What’s new in men’s fashion? by Michael Heath

1960s, austin reed, His Clothes, Honey Magazine, Jaeger, Mensday, menswear, Michael Heath, Raoul Men's Shop
What's new in men's fashion? What's in it for them ... and for us? Keep your boyfriend tuned in to Michael Heath's fashion report

What’s new in men’s fashion? What’s in it for them … and for us? Keep your boyfriend tuned in to Michael Heath’s fashion report

Indeed Mr Heath, ‘why pea?’ indeed… Personally I would dearly love to take my boyfriend along to Raoul Men’s Shop for a pair of brown cossack boots. And elephant cord trousers, why is elephant cord so maligned these days? The lack of these things in the world today is why life has become so dull and dreary.

Illustrated by Michael Heath. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, January 1965

Inspirational Illustrations: The quickest way to his heart

1970s, biba, Illustrations, Inspirational Images, Kasia Charko, petticoat magazine

recipe

Illustration by the wonderful Kasia Charko, who was an important part of the Biba experience when they moved to the Derry & Toms building – helping to create the distinctive imagery and style – and who now has her own blog. Please let me know if any of you decide to cook either of these feasts, even if (shock! horror!) it’s only for yourself…

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, 25th December 1971.