Dress by Gordon King. Specs from Biba. Sandals from Xanthe leather.
Photographed by David Finch. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, July 1970
Left: Jersey diamond by Hans Metzen. Red patent platforms by Bata. Hat by Brosseau. / Right: Black and white batwing by Hans Metzen. Platforms by Antonio at Bata International. Sailor hat by Brosseau.
How about that sleeve? Striped jerseys and white silks wider than they’re long.
Satin skirts, all pictures, by Screaming Mini at Reflection, Kensington High Street.
Photographed at Mr Chow’s Montpelier, Knightsbridge. Chess set with fake fur board at Harrods.
I’m always excited to see Alice Pollock anything, anywhere, but this spread features a blouse I have (except mine is in black) in the second image. There’s a good reason why vintage blouses get snapped up so quickly, and this photoshoot proves it…
Photographed by Barry Lategan. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, April 1972
Blouse by Alice Pollock, with fine faggoting instead of seams, at New Quorum and Che Guevara
Blouse by Alice Pollock, at New Quorum and Che Guevara
Blouse by Alice Pollock, at Boston 151
Both broderie anglaise dresses by Gillian Richard. Straw hats by Herbert Johnson
New pastels are in the air… everything pales beside you. You’re in broderie anglaise, pale straws, tender frills, everything in the garden’s rosy.
Photographed by Ku Khanh. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, July 1972
Mini seersucker dresses both by Angela at London Town. Blue clogs by Sacha. Blue espadrilles by Biba. Hats by Herbert Johnson.
Fluffy cardigans by Sonia Rykiel. Silk crepe de chine blouses by Sujon. Hats by Herbert Johnson.
1929: Days of the boater, the blazer and the beautiful young man. White was the rage. That year Harper’s Bazaar said, ‘White, of course, we always have with us.’ We still have. In Deauville and on the Cap d’Antibes, beach pajamas were the thing. Now trousers go everywhere. Ken Scott’s white crêpe trouser suit, single breasted over wide pants with turn-ups; to order at Fortnum & Mason. Graham Smith’s white buckled turban; £21 18s at Fortnum & Mason. White sandals; 8½ gns, Russell & Bromley.
Photographed by Jeanloup Sieff. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers Bazaar, October 1969
Dress from a selection from Essences.
Photographed by James Wedge, inspired by Hope by George Frederic Watts.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, January 1975
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
Blouse, waistcoat and skirt from Emmerton Lambert, Chelsea Antique Market. Boots by Sacha.
Welcome to my fashion brain as it is at the moment, particularly the first and last images. This spread is everything I love about late Sixties/early Seventies style, and more. No change is permanent, I still wake up in a different mood each day, but for the most part I am feeling the need to cover up, tune out and drift around…
“Take the whirl of lace petticoats and the swirl of countrified prints. Add gypsy flowers, baubles, bangles and beads. Find yourself a long, lazy spring afternoon, relax – and think nothing but beautiful…”
Photographed by John Carter. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, March 1970
Spotted crepe dress and shawl by Mary Quant’s Ginger Group
Dress by Clobber. Feather cape from Chelsea Antique Market. Printed chiffon dress by Pourelle.
Dress by Clobber. Slingbacks by Ravel. Shirt by Mexicana. Skirt by Alan Rodin. Shoes by Ravel.
Dress by Clobber. Shoes by Modaine. Blouse by Stirling Cooper. Skirt by Bernshaw. Boots by Sacha.
Dress by Marlborough. Feather cape from Chelsea Antique Market.
Dress and skirt by Shop O
Photographed by Jim Lee. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Harpers and Queen, January 1976.
Skirt by Sujon sweatshirt by Stirling Cooper. Shoes from Russell and Bromley. Man’s suede brothel creepers from City Lights.
Photographed by Mike Berkofsky. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, Feb 1974
Fashion by post: From Biba’s Boutique at 87 Abingdon Rd., W.8. A postal service for out-of-town shoppers plus a small boutique that stays open every evening until 8 p.m. Above: Black lace over plum (and other colours), 5 gns., in sizes 8-16.
Photographed by Michael Cooper. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, January 1965.
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