You can take the summer’s pastels just the way you want. When you’re not wearing neat and co-ordinated nursery prints, try pink and blue in peasant style. You’ll find a pettiness you thought had vanished.
Fashion by Sue Hone.
Photographed by Roger Charity.
Scanned from Petticoat, 10th June 1972.
Spring has taken on a romantic air – with light dresses, billowing skirts and full sleeves. The fabric for day is cotton, especially voile. For evening, crepe is a great favourite. The lines are seductive – wear low v-necks, hats with lots of veiling and an antique brooch. Find an old shawl or crochet your own. If you’ve time to hunt you needn’t spend much money.
Some of my favourite designers, my favourite looks, one of my favourite photographers and two of my favourite models: Charlotte Martin and Mouche. Perfection.
Photographed by Harri Peccinotti.
Scanned from 19 Magazine, April 1970.
Whether you believe in star signs or not, this lovely editorial is certainly fun to browse. Pretty happy with my Cancerian Annacat dress, modelled by Stephanie Farrow, but greatly envy the Aries and Scorpio threads.
(Also, please don’t shout at me about the furs. I don’t like them either but it would be weird to leave out Leo and Aquarius. Just pretend they’re fake…)
Photographed by Guy and Elizabeth
Scanned from 19 Magazine, January 1969.
After the explosion of hot pants and vulgar satin knickers, shorts are still with us, but they’ve emerged neater and brighter – put together with layered vests and skimpy sweaters, legs that go on forever and bright vampy shoes or clogs. It’s the only way to be cool this summer.
Photographed by Richard Selby.
Scanned from Honey, June 1971
As it’s my *cough* 40th *cough* birthday next week, I thought I’d theme a few blog posts to celebrate. So this week, they will all be hailing from the July 1979 issue of 19 Magazine. It’s a fascinating period on the cusp between the decades, which I like to think had some kind of immense bearing on the person I am today. Being July I’m afraid it’s a bit swimsuit-heavy, but it’s also one of the greatest, most creative periods for swimwear which, in the case of Swanky Modes, is almost the purest distillation of their aesthetic.
Photographed by Ku Khanh. Hair and make-up by Colin Booker.
Scanned from 19 Magazine, July 1979.
Poppy field morocaine dress with drawstring neck by Ossie Clark for Radley. Plaited suede sandals by Bata.
Flirty little crรชpe dresses so irresistibly feminine you’ll never be alone for long.
Anyone who knows me at all will know that *I* cannot resist crรชpe, never mind what a fella thinks. This is a stunning editorial, with a model I’m not sure I recognise from anywhere else – so do comment if you can identify her. Featuring two covetable dresses by Ossie Clark but also featuring two by the mysterious ‘Boobs’ boutique label (by designer Linda Warren). I have found mention of a ‘Boobs’ boutique in Edinburgh, but I think it might just be coincidence. Again, holler if you know anything!
Photographed by Roy A. Giles.
Scanned from Honey, November 1971.
Daring slash necked lemon and lime striped Dicel crรชpe dress with paste brooch by Linda Warren at Boobs. Suede plaited shoes by Bata. Tights by Mary Quant.
Chocolate brown Dicel crรชpe dress with wide accordian pleated sleeves gathered into deep buttoned cuffs by Linda Warren for Boobs. Scarlet and black scalloped shoes by Ravel. Red art deco compact from Universal Witness.
Skimpy jet black halter neck bonded moss crรชpe dress with pink and black polka dot fluted bolero jacket by Rosy Bradford for Quorum. Scarlet glacรฉ leather peep toe shoes from Zapata. Flocked red cherries by Adrien Mann.
Button-through bow-scattered gently flaring crรชpe dress from Bus Stop. Black sude sandals by Bata.
Slippery satin dress with palm tree printed bodice by Ossie Clark for Radley. Scarlet leather peep toe shoes by Zapata.
Very Thirtyish, with its floral print and elbow length sleeves, a Liberty print cotton dress by Foale and Tuffin. Leather shoes by Ravel. Crochet straw hat by Biba.
Granny’s clothes are coming back. Trend-setting girls saw some time ago what pinched-in waists and long clinging crepes could do for them. Now manufacturers and boutiques have seen the potential. But beware – for it is only on the very young that granny’s clothes look very new.
Hair by Howard at Vidal Sassoon. Make-up by Yardley. Fashion by June McCallum.
Photographed by Hiroshi.
Scanned from The Telegraph Magazine, August 7th 1970.
Small white flowers are printed on the black background of a cotton jersey dress that granny might have worn as a girl. Designed by Lee Bender at Bus Stop. The shiny leather lace-up shoes are by Ravel.
Far from looking old-fashioned, this printed cotton suit from Biba is beautifully up-to-date with its fitted waist, peplum and long skirt. the lace-up granny boots are from Ravel.
Double chiffon dress for serious occasions has the dropped waistline, sash and long sleeves with scalloped trim of the Twenties. By Mary Quant’s Ginger Group.
Printed crepe suit with a fitted shape that is a reminder of the Forties. By Lee Bender at Bus Stop. Shoes are from Ravel.
Flower print skirt and top by Sujon. Crochet shawl by Mrs Cresswell. Shoes by Sacha.
Dusky dark dresses for the days when you’d rather take things cooler, in feminine earthy patterns galore, with more than their fair share of low key price tags…
Photographed by Steve Hiett.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Petticoat, February 1971.
Both outfits by Mary Quant’s Ginger Group. Inset below right, both dresses by Dranella.
Midi dress by Marielle. Rosie Nice satin shawl.
Liberty print tiered dress by Miss T. Shawl by Mrs Cresswell. Cream boots by Ravel.
Multiprint dress, left, by Alan Rodin. Belt from Elliott. Sacha boots. Button front Liberty print dress, right, by Miss T. Suede beaded shawl by Elliott. Choker by Buckle Under.
Long Liberty print dress by Wallis. Bag and choker by Elliotts. Shoes by Anello & Davide.
Long silver, gold and blue taffeta dress with huge puff sleeves nd ruched bodice, ยฃ22. Blue leather court shoes on high platforms and very high heels, ยฃ7.45. Blue shot lurex chiffon scarf, 20p. All from Biba.
Unwrapping Christmas presents can cause thrills of excitement or groans of despair but, whatever you find inside, the sense of occasion is always there. We’ve proved our sense of occasion by wrapping up the best Christmas clothes for your parties; showing off the lovely, sexy, lurex, satins and natty netting you’ll be adorning yourself with this party season. Glamour and glitter are here to stay, so wrap yourself up in our Christmas wrapping and you’ll be the best Christmas present anyone’s had this year!
I can only hope in vain that I will find boxes of Biba and Miss Mouse under my Christmas tree, but still it’s a nice fantasy to have! As always, a deliciously quirky concept by Mr Peccinotti and 19’s usual flawless taste in clothes…
Photographed by Harri Peccinotti.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, December 1972.
LEFT: Black satin elasticated tube sweater, covered in stretch netting, ยฃ7. Matching black skirt with silver braid and silver spots, ยฃ10-50. Both by Miss Mouse. Green tights, from Biba, 30p. Black suede shoes with silver snake-skin trim on heel and toe, from Derber, ยฃ13-99. Lurex shot chiffon scarf, 20p. Tiny fake diamond rings, 5p. each. Both from Biba. Green glass bead bracelet, by Paul Stephens, 25p. RIGHT: Black satin heart-shaped strapless top, with gold and silver spots in lurex. Matching Oxford bags. Both by Miss Mouse, ยฃ20 the set. Silver shoes with very high heels, by Zapata, ยฃ15.75. Red shot lurex scarf, 20p. Red stud ear- rings with gold flecks, 20p. Matching bracelets, ยฃ1.20 each. All from Biba.
Black jersey dress with silver lurex spotted top and inset pleats has long sleeves, by Gillian Richard, ยฃ8.20. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Ouant. ยฃ1-50. Black suede shoes with silver snake-skin print, from Derber, ยฃ13.99. Diamante choker, by Paul Stephens, 40p. Black wool halter-neck top spotted with silver lurex and with silver straps, by Erica Budd, ยฃ3.60. Black satin ankle-length skirt, from Bus Stop, ยฃ5.95. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Quant, ยฃ1.50. Silver metallic leather shoes, from Ravel, ยฃ10-50. Long silver lurex gloves, by Morley, ยฃ2.15. Diamante choker, by Paul Stephens, 40p. Diamante heart earrings, from Biba, ยฃ1.15.
LEFT: Silver and grey knitted lurex long-sleeved polo-neck sweater, ยฃ3.50. Silver lurex cardigan with grey rose and two pockets, ยฃ9.95. Both from Bus Stop. Long grey satin skirt, by Walter Albini from Browns, ยฃ6.30. Tights by Mary Quant. ยฃ1.50. Platform sandals. from Ravel, ยฃ10.50. Bracelets. from Fenwick, 90p. each. Diamante and pearl-drop earrings, by Paul Stephens, ยฃ1.20. RIGHT: Long silver lurex halter-neck dress with silver and black lurex wavy trim on heart-shaped neck and side pleat inset. by Gillian Richard. ยฃ9.50. Matching cardigan with wavy-trim pockets. by Richard Green. ยฃ6.80. Silver lurex tights, by Mary Quant. ยฃ1.50. Silver metallic leather shoes. with platform soles and peep-toes, from Ravel, ยฃ10.50. Diamante drop earrings. by Paul Stephens. ยฃ1.10. Silver and black halter-neck lurex top, which buttons at front of waist, ยฃ5. Matching ankle-length wavy-print skirt, ยฃ8.60. Both by Richard Green. Black suede shoes with snakeskin print, from Derber, ยฃ1399. Long black satin gloves, by F. G. Shave, ยฃ2.75. Diamante bracelets. ยฃ1 each. Drop earrings. ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens.
Green, gold and black lurex georgette shirt with long dolman sleeves and trimmed in black satin on v-neck and cuffs, ยฃ11. Long black satin skirt, ยฃ9.50. Both from Universal Witness. Green tights, from Biba, 30p. Silver court shoes with very high heel, and ankle strap, by Zapata, ยฃ15.75. Black and silver necklace. ยฃ2.90. Diamante stud earrings, ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens.
Black and silver fine-striped lurex halter-neck sweater, with matching striped cardigan, by McCaul, ยฃ8 the set. Black satin trousers with turn-ups and high waist, by Richard Green, ยฃ7.70. Silver tights, by Mary Quant, ยฃ1.50. Black suede shoes with silver and red ‘snakeskin’ print and silver ankle-straps, by Leicester Shoes. ยฃ15.95. Thin diamante belt. ยฃ7.50. Single row diamante bracelet, ยฃ1. Both by Paul Stephens. Dangling diamante earrings. from Biba, 60p.
Cream crepe shirt with long puff sleeves, ยฃ4.50. Matching tunic with green satin piping on short sleeves and green, yellow and cream sequin motif, ยฃ1850. Green satin trousers, ยฃ10. All by Quorum. Gold leather shoes with gold snakeskin print, from Derber, ยฃ13.99. Green lurex bow tie to make from remnants.
Plum spotted baker boy hat by Mr Freedom.
Looks: Eyes, hair, lips, the way they are now.
Clothes: Pink and purple and plum – the length is midi of course
Props: The right accessories make the look come right
Mood: How to wear your feelings on your face
Basically, this editorial is everything I wish for from my autumn wardrobe, colours and textures and shapes, complete with a mouthful of chocolate…
Photographed by Roger Stowell.
Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Honey, October 1970.
Choker from Browns.
Left: Lavender shirt with matching midi skirt by Sujon. Canvas boots by Biba. Centre: Parma violet dress by Stirling Cooper. Leather butterfly choker from Browns. Shoes by Saxone. Right: Rose and lilac sweater by Harold Ingram. Jersey midi skirt by Etam. Crochet cloche by Browns. Shoes by Saxone.
1. Crochet flower cloche by Browns. 2. Plum leather satchel by Wild Mustang. Brooches from Mr Freedom. 3. Conker brown bag by Fenwicks. Leather belt by Wild Mustang. 4. Purple suede shoes by Ravel. 5. Belts from Browns, Wild Mustang and Adrien Mann. 6. Maroon suede boots by Russell and Bromley.
Crushed velvet cloche by Bermona
Cloche and dress by Anji. Badge by Mr Freedom.
Floor sweeping crepe dress by Kadix. Choker from Hope and Eleanor.
Sweater by John Craig.
Peasant shirt and midi skirt by Sujon.
