Tuesday, July 28, 2009

vintage ossie clark

It is rare that we find vintage like is 1970's moss crepe ossie clark mini dress!!  This is a gorgeous dress is a Celia Birtwell Floating Daisies print Maxi Dress in a size S. This dress is marked a vintage UK 10, which is about a US 2/4 (closer to a size 2).

This iconic dress has a tie at the bosom with a keyhole underneath the tie, 5 crepe covered buttons (1 button is missing only 4 currently on dress), and the top is done in Celia Birtwells "Floating Daisy" print. The floating daisy print was Celia Birtwells most popular print, having been done in many colorways and styles. This dress is made of moss crepe and the colors are dark navy (almost black), red, and cream.  listing here.

"Raymond "Ossie" Clark (9 June 1942– 6 August 1996) was an English fashion designer who was a major figure in the Swinging Sixties scene in London and the fashion industry in that era. As a result, Ossie is now extremely well renowned for his vintage designs, the contemporary fashion era being characterised by past influences and a retro feel to design."







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