Jeanette Vondersaar, moving as the crests of the waves, all in a mist of champagne chiffon—the tunic, crystal-pleated, the ankle-length skirt, a simple, sheer, one layer veiling. $100. By Sibley-Coffee, 331 East 58th Street. . . . The Isadora-ish gold cord sandals at Henri Bendel, 10 West 57th Street.
Isadora Duncan—what a wonderful thing she did for all of us: The way she swept into the world of theatre, of dance, of the world’s eye, bringing with her her great ware of fresh., vital, natural thinking—of movement, of beauty, and of dressing. lsadora really changed a lot of things. Now the movie “The Loves of Isadora” is re-inspiring us all allover again. And it’s so right for right now. Here, some Isadora-inspired clothes, worn and choreographed, right, by a beautiful, young, spirited Jeanette Vondersaar of the Harkness Youth Dancers….
The spirit of Isadora Duncan . . . her wonderful rhythm and movement translated into fabric … what wonderful clothes for as to own right now.
Coiffures by Mr. Chin of Charles of the Ritz
Photographed at The Harkness House of Ballet Arts.
Photographed by Jack Robinson.
Scanned from US Vogue, August 1969.
Jeanette, exuberant, joyful—moving with the freedom of the sea, in a tunic of azure-blue matte jersey, the sleeves loose, flying—only a gold belt clasping it to the body. Tunic, $45. From Holly’s Harp, 8605 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Belt by Christian Dior for Abbe Creations. . . .
Isadora would have done it this way—the strong extravagant gesture—of wrapping a beautiful silk shawl, printed in the colours of autumn, hemmed deep in bronze fringe. $75. Holly’s Harp, 8605 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. . . .
Glorious. A flow of royal purple Orlon jersey . : . all line and the movement Jeanette gives it . . . the extra, extra long scarf of scarlet jersey. Both designed by Clovis Ruffin. $75. At The Stockyard, 49 Grove Street. . .
The essence of Isadora Duncan’s dressing—Oh! has Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo caught it. And here, Jeanette Vondersaar expresses it, moving as the willow in the wind, the flame of the fire. . . . Black matte jersey flowing to the floor, clasped at the wrists—at the hips with two belts—the head wrapped in black jersey too. $250. . . .
Black suede whipping with flames of fringe, with bold paste diamonds ringing the V neckline. $250. . . . All by Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo. At the Safari Room of Bonwit Teller. . . .
Willow-grey jersey, a tunic twisted around the body, held at the waist with a swath of brilliant pink—the head and arms wrapped again in a long, long scarf of grey. $150. All by Giorgio di Sant’ Angelo. At the Safari Room of Bonwit Teller. . . .
Jeanette Vondersaar, moving as the crests of the waves, all in a mist of champagne chiffon—the tunic, crystal-pleated, the ankle-length skirt, a simple, sheer, one layer veiling. $100. By Sibley-Coffee, 331 East 58th Street. . . . The Isadora-ish gold cord sandals at Henri Bendel, 10 West 57th Street.
Jeanette Vondersaar, moving as the crests of the waves, all in a mist of champagne chiffon—the tunic, crystal-pleated, the ankle-length skirt, a simple, sheer, one layer veiling. $100. By Sibley-Coffee, 331 East 58th Street. . . . The Isadora-ish gold cord sandals at Henri Bendel, 10 West 57th Street.
Jeanette, exuberant, joyful—moving with the freedom of the sea, in a tunic of azure-blue matte jersey, the sleeves loose, flying—only a gold belt clasping it to the body. Tunic, $45. From Holly’s Harp, 8605 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Belt by Christian Dior for Abbe Creations. . . .
Jeanette, exuberant, joyful—moving with the freedom of the sea, in a tunic of azure-blue matte jersey, the sleeves loose, flying—only a gold belt clasping it to the body. Tunic, $45. From Holly’s Harp, 8605 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Belt by Christian Dior for Abbe Creations. . . .
Floppy Treebark crepe trouser suit with wide straight trousers, waist sash and large frilled collar, by Foale and Tuffin.
Run barefoot through the grass or dance under the stars. Shades of Isadora Duncan* and free, flowing movement. Long, lithe limbs leaping through loose chiffon. Wild intensity in dramatic falls of fabric. The romance of long dresses, of floating frills in transparent fabrics is yours for the asking. Come, do a moonlight flit with us…. *Isadora Duncan. who moved in high society, and whose dancing shook Edwardian England, initiated free dance movement clad in clothes which emphasised her point. We can still thank her for the romantic-looking, drifting dresses inspired by the film revival of her life story — on release in the Autumn, starring Vanessa Redgrave.
Photographed by Al Vandenburg. Hairstyles by Derek Roe.
Scanned from 19 Magazine, August 1968.
Dress in yellow embroidered voile by Biba.
Transparent black and white spotted dress from Biba. Shoes by Ronald Keith.
Tight waist-skimming jacket and knee length skirt in yellow crepe by Foale and Tuffin. Orange shoes by Elliotts.
Flocked yellow full-skirted Dacron dress by Shelana.
Romantic white lawn dress by Gina Fratini. Silver shoes by Dolcis.
Liz Eggleston 