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Celia Birtwell

1972 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
1972 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

1972 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Rare 1972 Ossie Clark Dress with Celia Birtwell Print An original from the iconic Ossie Clark and

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1970s British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress

Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in New York, NY

poppy print by Celia Birtwell. Self covered buttons, puffed sleeves narrow to wrist with a pointed edge

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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

1970s Quorum Silver Blue Disco Top With Flounce Sleeves
1970s Quorum Silver Blue Disco Top With Flounce Sleeves

1970s Quorum Silver Blue Disco Top With Flounce Sleeves

By Quorum

Located in London, GB

Alice Pollock in 1964 and joined a year later by husband and wife team Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

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1970s British Blouses and Tops

1970s Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress
1970s Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress

1970s Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress

By Quorum

Located in London, GB

Alice Pollock in 1964 and joined a year later by husband and wife team Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell

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1970s British Maxi Dress

1970's OSSIE CLARK For QUORUM black bias-cut maxi gown with low back
1970's OSSIE CLARK For QUORUM black bias-cut maxi gown with low back

1970's OSSIE CLARK For QUORUM black bias-cut maxi gown with low back

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

. Created for Quorum, the boutique founded by Alice Pollock and home to both Ossie Clark’s designs and Celia

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1970s British Maxi Dresses

1971 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars
1971 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars

1971 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars

By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

otherwise sleek black canvas. This kind of playful yet refined embellishment reflects the influence of Celia

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1970s English Maxi Dress

1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit
1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit

1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

created a collection with textile designer and soon to be wife Celia Birtwell, one of the most famous

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1970s British Trouser Pant Suits

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Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Dress US 4 6
Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Dress US 4 6

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Dress US 4 6

By Ossie Clark, Radley

Located in New York City, NY

Vintage Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print 1960's dress. Black body with scooped neckline featuring a

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1960s English Casual Dresses

Ossie Clark pineapple print dress
Ossie Clark pineapple print dress

Ossie Clark pineapple print dress

By Ossie Clark for Radley

Located in London, GB

by Celia Birtwell. The dress hangs from tied shoestring straps at shoulders, and is made of three

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1970s British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark black silk floral printed bell sleeve dress, ca. 1971
Ossie Clark black silk floral printed bell sleeve dress, ca. 1971

Ossie Clark black silk floral printed bell sleeve dress, ca. 1971

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, London

Ossie Clark; Black silk bell sleeve dress with 'Busy Lizzie' print by Celia Birtwell and drawstring

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Super rare Ossie Clark tailored satin quilte jacket and pants
Super rare Ossie Clark tailored satin quilte jacket and pants

Super rare Ossie Clark tailored satin quilte jacket and pants

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

Celia Birtwell basket of flowers print in pale peach, green blue and red. Simple stand collar. The

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1970s British Jackets

Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown
Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown

Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown

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20th Century British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print
Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print

Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print

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20th Century British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print
Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print

Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A black sheer day dress with Celia Birtwell print. Dress features open keyhole bodice and

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1970s British Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK 'Lulu' floral dress with Celia Birtwell print
OSSIE CLARK 'Lulu' floral dress with Celia Birtwell print

OSSIE CLARK 'Lulu' floral dress with Celia Birtwell print

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Iconic Ossie Clark 'Lulu' dress with Celia Birtwell print. Ca. 1975. UK 12. Zips up back and ties

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1960s English Day Dresses

A vintage Celia Birtwell Silk wrap backless summer Dress
A vintage Celia Birtwell Silk wrap backless summer Dress

A vintage Celia Birtwell Silk wrap backless summer Dress

Located in London, GB

A pretty silk dress in a Celia Birtwell print for Top Shop , limited edition. The dress is in a

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2010s Unknown Day Dresses

Ossie Clark for Radley Dress, Celia Birtwell Print
Ossie Clark for Radley Dress, Celia Birtwell Print

Ossie Clark for Radley Dress, Celia Birtwell Print

By Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in New Hope, PA

A delightful floral and geometric print designed by Celia Birtwell adds a great deal of charm to

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1970s English Empire Waist Dresses

Ossie Clark Crepe Dress With Iconic Celia Birtwell Print
Ossie Clark Crepe Dress With Iconic Celia Birtwell Print

Ossie Clark Crepe Dress With Iconic Celia Birtwell Print

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ossie Clark moss crepe maxi dress featuring an iconic Celia Birtwell red, black and cream

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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

Ossie Clark pink voile dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972
Ossie Clark pink voile dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972

Ossie Clark pink voile dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

Rare Ossie Clark voile dress with Celia Birtwell floral print. Zip closure, waist belt, pleated hem

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM / CELIA BIRTWELL floral moss crepe skirt
OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM / CELIA BIRTWELL floral moss crepe skirt

OSSIE CLARK for QUORUM / CELIA BIRTWELL floral moss crepe skirt

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

. Print by Celia Birtwell. Best fits a size 2 (24" waist max). Double button closure. Made in the U.K

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1970s British Skirts

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moss Crepe Halter Dress c. 1970s  UK 34
Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moss Crepe Halter Dress c. 1970s  UK 34

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moss Crepe Halter Dress c. 1970s UK 34

By Ossie Clark

Located in New York, NY

Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moss Crepe Halter Dress c. 1970s UK 34; Navy and Blush Empire Halter

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1970s British Empire Waist Dresses

Radley by Ossie Clark tea dress with Celia Birtwell print, c. 1970s
Radley by Ossie Clark tea dress with Celia Birtwell print, c. 1970s

Radley by Ossie Clark tea dress with Celia Birtwell print, c. 1970s

By Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A fine and rare Radley tea dress designed by Ossie Clark with Celia Birtwell's 'Babylon' print in

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1970s British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress with Celia Birtwell Fabric. Early 1970's.
Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress with Celia Birtwell Fabric. Early 1970's.

Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress with Celia Birtwell Fabric. Early 1970's.

By Ossie Clark

Located in University City, MO

Celia Birtwell. Excellent Condition. Labelled Ossie Clark for Radley. Vintage size 12 which is an 8 or

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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Ossie Clark Mainline 1960s Blouse With Celia Birtwell Floral Print
Ossie Clark Mainline 1960s Blouse With Celia Birtwell Floral Print

Ossie Clark Mainline 1960s Blouse With Celia Birtwell Floral Print

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

Celia Birtwell is part of the designer's rare main line label and is therefore a collectable piece of

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1960s British Blouses and Tops

Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell Floral Wrap Dress

Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell Floral Wrap Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ossie Clark and Ceila Birtwell geometric floral print rayon maxi dress with ruffle trim.

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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Ossie Clark

Ossie Clark

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Size: 4

Ossie Clark

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silk rayon Celia Birtwell printed maxi dress with deep neckline and cap sleeves.

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1960s English Maxi Dresses

OSSIE CLARK
OSSIE CLARK

OSSIE CLARK

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Size: Small / Medium

OSSIE CLARK

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Printed crepe blouse with Celia Birtwell print. Tie at front with soft peplum starting at waist.

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1960s French Blouses

OSSIE CLARK

OSSIE CLARK

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Size: 4

OSSIE CLARK

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black moss crepe day dress with contrasting white & Celia Birtwell print raglan sleeves. Pussy bow

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1960s British Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK
OSSIE CLARK

OSSIE CLARK

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Size: 8

OSSIE CLARK

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ossie Clark black crepe dress with yellow, stripe patterned Celia Birtwell print. Cute shell button

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1970s British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Strawberry Print Gown

Ossie Clark Strawberry Print Gown

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sleeves and an all over Celia Birtwell strawberry print.

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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe summer dress with open back, circa 1965-68
Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe summer dress with open back, circa 1965-68

Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe summer dress with open back, circa 1965-68

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

bow fastening, open back and 'The medium is the message print' designed by Celia Birtwell. Alice

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1960s British Day Dresses

Vintage Ossie Clark 1968-69 'Floating Daisy' Dress
Vintage Ossie Clark 1968-69 'Floating Daisy' Dress

Vintage Ossie Clark 1968-69 'Floating Daisy' Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ossie Clark black moss crepe collared dress featuring Celia Birtwell red and cream

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1960s British Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK fan print dress with cut out shoulders
OSSIE CLARK fan print dress with cut out shoulders

OSSIE CLARK fan print dress with cut out shoulders

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare playful summer dress with Celia Birtwell fan print and cut out shoulder detail from Ossie

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1970s British Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1965-68
Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1965-68

Ossie Clark Quorum moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1965-68

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

' designed by Celia Birtwell. Alice Pollock founded the Quorum boutique in 1964. In 1965 Ossie Clark

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark

Ossie Clark

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Size: 4

Ossie Clark

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ossie Clark soft pinky cream silk dress with Celia Birtwell floral print. This dress have a

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1960s British Empire Waist Dresses

Ossie Clark Snakes and Ladders Print Dress
Ossie Clark Snakes and Ladders Print Dress

Ossie Clark Snakes and Ladders Print Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Ossie Clark navy blue printed rayon sleeveless maxi dress featuring the Celia Birtwell

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1970s British Aesthetic Day Dresses

Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress and Jacket. Early 1970's.
Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress and Jacket. Early 1970's.

Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Dress and Jacket. Early 1970's.

By Ossie Clark

Located in University City, MO

Beautiful Ossie Clark two piece of Celia Birtwell floral printed moss crepe. Halter dress with

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1970s British Cocktail Dresses

Quorum champagne moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1960s
Quorum champagne moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1960s

Quorum champagne moss crepe halter neck evening dress, circa 1960s

Located in London, GB

Alice to create beautiful dresses in supple and fluid moss crepe, satin and chiffon fabrics. Celia

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1960s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970's Ossie Clark Romantic Floral Print Tiered Crepe Tea Dress
1970's Ossie Clark Romantic Floral Print Tiered Crepe Tea Dress

1970's Ossie Clark Romantic Floral Print Tiered Crepe Tea Dress

By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in University City, MO

style dress is designed with a Celia Birtwell print. The floaty crepe fabric is illuminated with a

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1970s British Tea Gowns

Important Ossie Clark Couture Satin Quilted Jacket. Late 1960's.
Important Ossie Clark Couture Satin Quilted Jacket. Late 1960's.

Important Ossie Clark Couture Satin Quilted Jacket. Late 1960's.

By Ossie Clark

Located in University City, MO

Ossie Clark quilted satin bomber jacket with Celia Birtwell fabric. This is super rare! Don't miss

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1960s British Cropped Jackets

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Celia Birtwell For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary celia birtwell you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Gray, Brown and more. If you’re looking for a celia birtwell from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Celia Birtwell?

Prices for a celia birtwell can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $156 and can go as high as $9,742, while, on average they fetch $1,817.

Ossie Clark for sale on 1stDibs

It’s hardly an exaggeration to say that neither the Swinging Sixties nor the hippie looks of the 1970s would have been what they were if not for Ossie Clark, who popularized the flamboyant fashion synonymous with the eras.

Born Raymond Clark in 1942, the designer moved as a boy to Oswaldtwistle, the source of his lifelong nickname. Clark began studies in architecture at just 13, a foundation that instilled in him the lessons of proportion and scale that would inform his day dresses, suits and other unique clothing decades later.

After learning tailoring, pattern cutting and more important technical skills at the Regional College of Art in Manchester (now the Manchester School of Art), Clark attended London’s prestigious Royal College of Art. There, he began a lifelong friendship with the artist David Hockney, who would eventually paint a portrait of Clark and his wife and partner, Celia Birtwell, also a designer.

Clark’s graduation show in 1964, featuring at least one garment decorated with a line of light bulbs, made instant waves in the fashion world, foreshadowing the career he would have as a boundary-pushing creative. He landed his first feature in British Vogue just months later and was a veritable instant addition to the London fashion scene. While he was still a student, Clark’s designs were being sold in the famous London boutique Quorum, and Henri Bendel had brought his collection to New York. His fashions soon became inextricably linked with the famous “Chelsea Girls” of the decade.

Clark’s clothing ran the gamut from free-flowing garments in muted hues to graphic patterns in bold colors informed by a fascination with Pop art and flora. He collaborated with Birtwell for most of his career, incorporating her dynamic Art Deco–inspired prints in his work before the couple parted in the 1970s. Clark favored crepes and chiffons and paid close attention to small details, often eschewing simple zippers in favor of, say, fabric-covered buttons. At the end of the 1960s, Clark adjusted hemlines to the maxi length and introduced a line of chiffon dresses intended to be worn over a nude body.

Clark’s penchant for flowing pants, bell sleeves and fringe is largely regarded as popularizing the archetype of 1970s fashion in London and the United States — influence bolstered, no doubt, by his dressing such A-list clients as Mick Jagger, Liza Minelli and The Beatles. A gifted draper, he was known for his uniquely flattering fits. As footwear icon Manolo Blahnik once said, “He created an incredible magic with the body and achieved what fashion should do — produce desire.”

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