Dress by Yuki. Shoes by Kurt Geiger.
Photographed by André Carrara. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, June 1974
Inspirational Images: Yuki, poolside…
1970s, harpers and queen, Inspirational Images, Yukiharpers and queen
Inspirational Images: Swirls and lacing
Alex Chatelain, harpers and queen, Jean Charles Brosseau, kurt geiger, michael chow, sonia rykiel, susan small
Dress by Susan Small. Hat by Jean Charles Brosseau for Sonia Rykiel. Shoes by Kurt Geiger. Photographed in Mr Chow’s Montpelier Restaurant.
I’m not saying my life would be complete if I had this entire outfit – particularly those shoes – but my wardrobe would be a happier place…
Photographed by Alex Chatelain. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, April 1971
Inspirational Images: In Dreams
1970s, harpers and queen, Inspirational Images, jim lee, Shop O
Dress and skirt by Shop O
Photographed by Jim Lee. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, January 1976.
Platform Porn
1970s, Bilbo, harpers and queen, Inspirational Images, platforms, shoes
Photographed by Julian Allason
Why is the stripper platform (grotesquely curved with a spindly, wizened heel) currently so ubiquitous? There is little to recommend it, especially when compared with such beauties as these. I weep…
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, December 1971
Inspirational Images: Ossie Clark, 1971
1970s, Boston-151, harpers and queen, Inspirational Images, james wedge, ossie clark
Loose black crepe jacket with padded shoulders and tulip appliqué, £44.50; matching Oxford Bags, £11.50; appliqué-ed sleeveless waistcoat, £14.75; emerald satin shirt, £7.50; Ossie Clark exclusive to Boston 151. Shoes, £16; Chelsea Cobbler.
Photographed by James Wedge.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, December 1971.
The Prettiest Watercolours
1970s, alice pollock, british boutique movement, harpers and queen, Inspirational Images, james wedge, liberty's, thea porter, Vintage Editorials
Floaty cover-up in silk chiffon, printed with navy/red/cream, tying at waist; by Alice Pollock for Quorum, about £45. Black lycra swimsuit by Eres, £16.50.
Scanned from Harpers and Queen, June 1973. Photographs by James Wedge.
Belted cover-up in fine cotton voile, with paisley print in pale green/blue/yellow/purple, and long medieval sleeves; £37, Liberty. Pale green lycra bikini; £5, Liberty.
Cotton voile abaya by Thea Porter, with print of Chinese horses in green and brown, and two panels of antique patchwork fabrics; £61, Thea Porter
Inspirational Illustrations: Elizabeth Arden
1970s, elizabeth arden, harpers and queen, Illustrations, Make-up
Scanned from Harpers and Queen, June 1973.
Ladies!! Don’t all rush at once…
1970s, cosmopolitan, harpers and queen, haute naffness
In honour of the general weird horridness of Valentine’s Day when you’re a singleton, here are some superb dating adverts from Harpers and Queen and Cosmopolitan, 1972 and 1975 respectively. Personally, I would stay well away from Peter, theatre or no theatre, and I’d be a bit concerned for my safety down the disco with Bob.
A Peek at the Boutique: Che Guevara
1970s, antony price, british boutique movement, che guevara, harpers and queen, Vintage Adverts
The first photo I have ever seen of the exterior of Kensington High Street boutique Che Guevara, home of Antony Price in the early Seventies. Gorgeous looking in every way…
Inspirational Illustrations: Graff, Unmistakably
1970s, graff, harpers and queen, Illustrations, jewellery, Vintage Adverts
Scanned from Harpers and Queen, May 1976. Artist unknown.
Liz Eggleston 