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Wham, Pow, Splat: Mr Freedom in Rave magazine

1960s, 1970s, Chris Holland, glam rock, Inspirational Images, mr freedom, Rave, Tommy Roberts, Uncategorized, Vintage Editorials
Rave - Mr Freedom - December 1969

For crazy cartoon lovers, blue long sleeved tee-shirt with super leather motif of ‘Roger the Dodger’ sewn into the front, 4gns.. also available are many other comic characters. Red velvet trousers, £6 15s.

Hey, Supergirl! Are you a match for Superman? Or even Mickey Mouse? A girl can have too much of looking smart and neat – there comes a time when we all like to lounge around with a cute comic book and an even cuter guy. So get tuned in to this crazy clobber. And Captain Marvel will be yours for the asking…

Photographed by Chris Holland.

Fashion by Annette Grundy. Toys by Polypops.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Rave, December 1969

Rave - Mr Freedom - December 1969 - b

Rave - Mr Freedom - December 1969 - c

Satin jacket with ‘Jack Flash’ motif on front and back. Also in black and red, 6gns.

Rave - Mr Freedom - December 1969 - d

Beautiful calf-length blue crepe dress tied at the waist with the New York skyline around the hem, 11gns.

Rave - Mr Freedom - December 1969 - e

For all Mockey Mouse fans a mauve crepe blouse with pleated front and satin Mickey Mouse motif on the back.

The Winter Folk Look

1970s, Alain Walsh, Buckle Under, clobber, Crochetta, Herbert Johnson, Inca, Inspirational Images, John Craig, laura ashley, petticoat magazine, stop the shop, Sue Hone, Uncategorized, Vintage Editorials
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Left: Embroidered long skirt and embroidered Mexican shirt, both by Souk. John Craig shaggy wool waistcoat. Buckle Under Enterprises balaclava. Right: Long skirt by Souk. Biba gloves. Clobber blouse at Stop the Shop. Jasper kimono from Miss Selfridge.

Warm folkclothes for the part of you that needs freedom and a soft, beautiful way of dressing even through the cold months of winter. These are the long skirt, blouses and shawls to pick up in the markets, the pinnies and shaggy wool coats to take off the peg and lounge around in.

Fashion by Sue Hone. Photographed by Alain Walsh.

Scanned from Petticoat, 11th December 1971.

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Left: Clobber gingham skirt with frill. Calico pinny from Laura Ashley. Knit jacket by Crochetta for Knits and Leathers. Feathers hat. Play balls from Inca. Right: Clobber seersucker skirt with print. John Craig rib polo sweater. Calico pinny at Laura Ashley. Embroidered jacket and Hessian belts at Inca. Herbert Johnson mittens.

Snookered by Zandra

1970s, Inspirational Images, John Hedgecoe, mild sauce, Uncategorized, zandra rhodes

Snookered in Zandra by John Hedgecoe

Photographed by by John Hedgecoe

Scanned from John Hedgecoe’s Advanced Photography, 1982.

The Effect is Shattering

19 magazine, 1970s, celia birtwell, Inspirational Images, ossie clark, smirnoff, Uncategorized, Vintage Adverts

smirnoff - october 74

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, October 1974

Combining two of my favourite blog threads, this is yet another in the series of eccentric Smirnoff adverts but is also a clear example of Random Ossies in Adverts.

I am never sure whether Ossie was actually used more in adverts at the time, or if it just feels like it because I am more attuned to Ossie and Celia’s distinctive styles than other designers. Much like in Cabaret, where Liza Minnelli wears a contemporary Ossie piece amongst her other costumes, here the Ossie is a seamless (metaphorically, obviously) inclusion for a Thirties-inspired aesthetic.

Double-Takes by Robyn Beeche

19 magazine, 1970s, Inspirational Images, jeff banks, mary quant, Midas, Prêt-à-Porter, Robyn Beeche, Russell & Bromley, strawberry studio, Uncategorized, Vintage Editorials
Robyn Beeche - 19 - December 1976 - b

Dress, worn by all models, by Prêt-à-Porter. Left: Tights by Mary Quant. Boots by Midas. Orange rope from Bazaar Shops. Sash by Strawberry Studio. Pouch by Midas. Centre: Pants by Prêt-à-Porter. Boots by Russell & Bromley. Rope and belt by Bazaar Shops. Woven belt from The Warehouse. Far right: Shirt by Fifth Avenue. Waistcoat by Casablanca. Petticoat by Strawberry Studio. Boots by Midas. Scarf by Cornelia James.

Ever been to a party in a not very exclusive dress and had that feeling that someone else is bound to be wearing the same thing? Or, maybe, you simply can’t afford more than one dress for the party season. Here are some smart ideas on how to ring the changes with just one number and be the belle of the ball every single time.

Photographed by Robyn Beeche.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from 19 Magazine, December 1976.

An early shoot by legendary Australian photographer Robyn Beeche, who would later make her name capturing the alternative scene in London in the early 1980s and who sadly died earlier this year. Beeche is largely known for her documentation of catwalk shows and Alternative Miss World events, as well as experimental portraiture, so it’s interesting to see a more conventional studio/fashion set-up from her at the beginning of her career.

Robyn Beeche - 19 - December 1976 - a

Shirt dress, worn by all models, by Jeff Banks. Far left: Tights by Mary Quant. Shoes by Dolcis. Net scarf from Nostalgia. Gold sash by Strawberry Studio. Fabric around head and worn as sash from John Lewis. Centre: Jeans by Made in Heaven. Shoes by Sacha. Sashes by Strawberry Studio. Purses from Mitsukiku. Right: Sweater by Simon. Boots by Midas. Belt from Bazaar Shops.

Inspirational Images: Shaggy, colourful, zippered and buckled…

1970s, Daniel Hechter, Inspirational Images, John Bishop, Uncategorized, vanity fair

Going Away From Coats - Vanity Fair - August 71 - John Bishop

Coats by Daniel Hechter.

Photographed by John Bishop.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vanity Fair, August 1971.

Inspirational Editorials: Take Cover

1960s, anello and davide, biba, David Stanford, Foale and Tuffin, Inspirational Images, Uncategorized, vanity fair, Vintage Editorials
take cover - vanity fair - november 1968 - david stafford - foale tuffin

Warm and cuddly coat to brave a winter’s night. Belted and snug double-breasted fur fabric maxi-style to wear over anything except gala gear. Great with trousers. Foale and Tuffin, 18gns long or 16gns short. Long white kid boots by Anello and Davide, 12gns.

Nothing is more depressing than dolling yourself up to the nines – and putting an everyday coat over your party hear. Mink stoles are too ageing for words and short coats over long dresses look awful.

Photographed by David Stanford.

Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vanity Fair, November 1968.

take cover - vanity fair - november 1968 - david stafford - biba

If you go out a lot and wear long or short evening dresses or lots of trouser suits, a full-length velvet coat looks marvellously dramatic. This one in scarlet or black has a great romantic collar and elegant arum lily sleeves. At Biba, 8gns. Knitted dress by Jean Allen.

Inspirational Images: Untitled by James Wedge

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Photographed and hand-tinted by James Wedge.

Scanned from The Sunday Times Book of Body Maintenance, 1978.

(Original commission/publication unknown),

Inspirational Editorials: The rest of the picture

1970s, accessories, Andreas Heumann, Bags, bill gibb, boots, british boutique movement, che guevara, chelsea cobbler, City Lights, Gloves, Inspirational Images, Marbles, Miloré, Moya Bowler, Nigel Lofthouse, platforms, Rayne, shoes, tights, Uncategorized, Vintage Editorials, Vogue
accessories chelsea cobbler shoes andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Chestnut leather walking shoes, edged with ocelot-printed calf from The Chelsea Cobbler

There aren’t many accessories shoots worthy of scanning – the majority tend to be fairly static and unimaginative. So kudos to Andreas Heumann for this gorgeous set of pictures which manage to do justice to the contents.

Photographed by Andreas Heumann. Scanned by Miss Peelpants from Vogue, September 1973

accessories nigel lofthouse bag andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Cream suede handbag with stitched appliques by Nigel Lofthouse at Che Guevara; City Lights Studio. Cream kid gloves by Bill Gibb for Miloré

accessories Clive Shilton bag andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Cinnamon suede clutch bag by Clive Shilton.

accessories gibb gloves andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Marbled scarf by Marbles. Marbled leather gloves by Bill Gibb for Miloré

accessories moya bowler boots andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Black suede ankle boots, furred and laced, by Moya Bowler.

accessories rayne brogues andreas heumann vogue sept 73

Honey suede crocodile print calf lace-ups from Rayne.

Still not really back…

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But I’m getting there slowly. Thank you, and I mean this so much, for your wonderful support after my last post. It has, beyond my own expectations, made everything so much easier to have shared my dad’s story a little and to have had such kind words and thoughts from everyone. I think my dad would have been both incredibly embarrassed and also secretly very, very happy and moved to read them all.

I’m planning to start blogging again soon when I’m back in the studio, and of course to start back on Vintage-a-Peel with avengeance. I have already posted one item which was in the pipeline before everything happened, and there will be more to follow soon – albeit erratically I imagine. Please do join the facebook group (or follow me on twitter) to ensure that you are kept up-to-date with new listings as and when they do appear.

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