Just Listed! Jeff Banks Polka-Dots

JEFF BANKS - 70's Polka-Dot Balloon Sleeve Blouse

now available at Featherstone Vintage

Just Listed! Granny Takes a Trip Leopard Print Shirt

Granny Takes a Trip - Men's Leopard Print Shirt

now available at Featherstone Vintage

Just Listed! Documented Aristos Jacket

ARISTOS Rare Documented 70's Faux Fur and Velvet Jacket

NEW ITEMS: Miss Mouse and Jeff Banks

MISS MOUSE - Rae Spencer-Cullen Rare Marilyn Monroe Skirt

JEFF BANKS - Quilted Jacket with Avant-Garde Structured Sleeves

NEW ITEMS: 60's Hearts, Sonia Rykiel and Bus Stop

60's Cut-Out Heart Novelty Print Mini Dress

Sonia Rykiel - 70's Cream Crop Top Sweater

BUS STOP by Lee Bender - 70's Crushed Velvet Maxi Skirt

now available at Featherstone Vintage

CATHERINE BUCKLEY - New Listing

Catherine Buckley Rare 70's Antique Fabric Lace Dress

I also rephotographed these two pieces to show off their brilliant sleeves:

Bus Stop by Lee Bender 70's Brown Balloon Sleeve Blouse

Jeff Banks 70's Pale Yellow Floral Balloon Sleeve Dress

all available at Featherstone Vintage

FIRST SNOW

Nigel Lofthouse Bag and Edouard Jerrold Shoes

Model: Pier-Helene Rioux

Photographer: Mischa Greig

JEFF BANKS - A COLLECTION

The launch of a new Jeff Banks collection

"We opened at No.11, Blackheath Village.  Blackheath then was Hampstead of South London - people like Terence Stamp, Jean Shrimpton, the actress Glenda Jackson, art directors, and photographers lived around there.  It didn't matter where you were, people would travel to find you.  On the first day we sold out of everything, bar one coat.  There were thousands of people outside, the mounted police were trying to control the crowds.  Anne Wright and Jenny Quick were our PRs and they got the Beatles and Jean Shrimpton to the opening.

The shop was tiny and the interior was French bistro meets English country house salon.  Bare brick, white-painted walls, wooden floor, iron chandeliers: a really eclectic mix.  Clothes were hung in French armoires, and sweaters were folded up in piles on round wooden tables.  Clobber was the forerunner of Biba; we had hat stands and jardinieres."


- from Marnie Fogg's Boutique

JEFF BANKS - Billowing Sleeve Maxi Dress

JEFF BANKS - Balloon Sleeve Floral Dress

JEFF BANKS - Celia Birtwell Style Print Chiffon Blouse

BUS STOP - A LOOK INSIDE

"The first shop we opened was as a showcase for our manufacturing business.  It was originally  an old-fashioned grocery shop,  Cullen's grocery store, and we changed it very little.  We opened next to Biba on Kensington Church Street in 1969.  We chose the name 'Bus Stop' because it was so identifiably British; and red because it was the colour of telephone kiosks, pillar boxes, and London buses."

- Lee Bender

scanned from Marnie Fogg's Boutique

Bus Stop by Lee Bender 70's Floral Balloon Sleeve Blouse

available at Featherstone Vintage

GEORGINA LINHART - 1969

Georgina Linhart Dress, 1969
Scanned From Marnie Fogg's Boutique

This is one of my favourite shots that was included in the book ¨Boutique¨ by Marnie Fogg.  I spotted this exact dress on Paisley Babylon a couple of years ago.  I`ve been kicking myself for not buying it ever since!

James Wedge Part. 2

James Wedge Part.1

I was very excited to find this series of pictures from my favourite fashion photographer, James Wedge in the 1973 album-collection of PHOTO.  His unique style of hand-tinting sets him apart from other photographers of the time.  Wedge held a high spot in the British fashion scene for his trendsetting boutiques Countdown and Top Gear.  

CHINESE CHIC

THE ESSENCE OF SILK AND THE FINALITY OF SATIN

Oui Magazine - January 1975

Her - Dress: Kamali, Ring: Crista Put Ons, Bag: Walborg, Python Shoes: Chelsea Cobbler

Him - Suit : De Noyer, Silk Shirt: St. Laurent Rive Gauche, Tie: Piatteli for Barney's, Oxfords: Chelsea Cobbler 

"If you think Chinese means proletarian, think again.  These are voluptuous clothes of exotic richness---Chinese silks and satins, formals eveningwear from London's finest boutiques---reminiscent of Edwardian opulence and very "in" this holiday season."

Her - Pajama's: Ronald Kolodzie for Concept VII, Hair Comb: Crista Put Ons, Bracelets: Donald Stannard

Him - Dunhill Tailors

Her - Vest and Dress: Fred Leighton Imports, Necklace: Yves St. Laurent, Shoes: Chelsea Cobbler

Him - Jacket and Pants: Sal Cesarani for Country Britches, Evening Shirt: Bill Blass, Bow Tie: Bellini

Her - Dress: Moonshine, Necklace: Yves St. Laurent

Him - Suit: Don Robbie, Tie: Barney's

Dress: Betsey Johnson for Alley Cat, Shoes: Charles Jourdan

Her - Dress: Zandra Rhodes from Henri Bendel, Antique Comb: Moon in Massachusetts

Him - Kimono: Alexander Shields, Bow Tie and Shirt: Bellini, Pants: New Man

Her - Jacket and Pants: Abdoul from Kamali, Shoes: Chelsea Cobbler, Bracelets: Crista Put Ons, Hair Flower: Ophelie 

Him - Ralph Lauren for Polo

Her - Jacket and Gown: Fernando Sanchez, Necklace and Hair Clip: Crista Put Ons, Shoes: Joe Bascetta for Pelicanos

Him - St. Laurent Rive Gauche, Shoes: Dunhill Tailors

DIRTY LITTLE MICHAEL

Oui Magazine - October 1973

Uschi Obermeier and Michael J. Pollard

Uschi - Leather Pants: The Leatherman, Leather Bra: Pleasure Chest, Studded Wrist Cuff and Dog Collar: Pleasure Chest, Belt: Dior at Abbey Creations

Michael - Jacket: East West Musical Instrument Company, Silver Leather Pants: The Leatherman

Uschi - Ruffled-Sleeve Blouse: Granny Takes a Trip, Black Pants: Kamali

Michael - Velvet Vest and Pants: Granny Takes a Trip, Lurex Shirt: Gentleman John

Uschi - Sequined Short Suit: Jan Gerard, Shoes: Chelsea Cobbler

Michael - Polka-Dot Shirt: Jizz, Leather Pants: The Leatherman, Plastic Belt: Willie Woo

Photographed by Chris von Wangenheim 

"WHATEVER SHE SELECTS HAS TASTE..."

The Daily Telegraph Magazine: September 7 1973

Quorum Storefront

Louis Rothmans Select, Everything a select cigarette should be.

SUMMER IN SAN FRANCISCO

Honey Magazine - July 1970

Shirt: Clobber, Trousers: John Elliott, Silk Scarf: Chester Martin, Socks: Girl, Cloche: Miss Selfridge, Shoes: Elliotts 

"The days of Best and Going-to-Work Clothes have faded, and cool and calculated co-ordinates have taken their place.  This summer moody mauves hog the limelight in slim tailored voile and cotton shirts and tunics, French-cut trousers and cleverly seamed skirts.  So get together all that's separate and wear your "best" everyday of the week."

Left - Shorts and Jacket: Pourelle, Shirt: Highlight, Belt: Ian Mankin, Socks: Girl, Shoes: Elliotts

Right - Coat: Georgina Linhart, Shirt: Mistermonte, Trousers: Just Gordon, Thong Belt: Fifth Avenue, Chrome-Striped Belt: Strides

Vest: C & A, Trousers: Just Gordon, Belt: Intermart, Shoes: Lilley and Skinner, Cloche: Miss Selfridge

Left - Skirt: Biba, Shirt: Clobber

Right - Tunic: Jon Elliott, Trousers: Clobber, Belt: Fenwicks, Shoes: Lilley and Skinner

Trousers: Hans Metzen, Shirt: Hans Metzen, Scarf: Hans Metzen, Belt: Ian Mankin, Shoes: Bally

Left - Trouser Suit: Miss Impact, Cloche: Ashpool and Twiddy, Belt: Strides

Right - Skirt: Georgina Linhart, Shirt: Georgina Linhart, Tunic Top: Georgina Linhart, Belt: Wild Mustang, Shoes: Elliotts

Photographed by: Roy A.Giles

Drawings by: Irving Tree