"Ossie Clark (1934-1996) went to work at Alice Pollock’s Quorum boutique in 1965, along with textile designer Celia Birtwell, whom he later married. Together, they created clothing that was one of the defining looks of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
In 1969, Alfred Radley became a partner in Quorum, and Clark started designing not only for Quorum, but also for Radley. These clothes were much more affordable than Quorum designs, and so Clark’s influence continued to grow."--The Vintage Fashion Guild
So incredibly cool for a red carpet maternity dress; everyone is fascinated by the stylish pregnant girl, aren't they? An Ossie/Radley moss crepe kaftan is the embodiment of maternity chic and yummy-mumminesss . . . The empire waist cinches with two lengths of satin rbbon . . . Tie in back, or double them around to bow in front . . . Dolman sleeves end in snug cuffs, which accentuate the blouson sleeves . . . Plunging vee bodice lined with satin ribbon . . . little gathers radiating outward from the neckline . . . Really long! A floor-sweeping 63 inches . . .
For fashionable people in the know, Ossies and Radleys are coveted and instantly recognizable for their impeccable cut and beautiful moss crepe fabric. It's happened time and again--we've sold some of our best to famous girls . . . (I wish we could name names!) Women who can have anything want an Ossie Clark dress.
SIZE UK 12 / TODAY'S 6/7
BUST FREE
LENGTH 63
SLEEVES 25 FROM NECK TO CUFF--THEY'RE DOLMAN
RADLEY OF LONDON
MINT CONDITION
CIRCA 70S |
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