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Celia Birtwell Dress

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 for Radley, Ossie Clark

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

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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 Radley, Ossie Clark

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 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

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 '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

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 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

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 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

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 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 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

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

Ossie Clark

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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

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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

1973 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
1973 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

1973 OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Extremely Rare 1973 Ossie Clark Dress with Celia Birtwell Print A beautiful and very rare example

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1970s British Day Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moroccan Print Dress
1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moroccan Print Dress

1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Moroccan Print Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

Celia Birtwell labels. There are a few minor marks towards the bottom of the dress and on the belt but

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1970s Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK dress with fabric by CELIA BIRTWELL
OSSIE CLARK dress with fabric by CELIA BIRTWELL

OSSIE CLARK dress with fabric by CELIA BIRTWELL

By Ossie Clark, Radley

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Ankle length dress with fitted bodice and empire waistline with print by Celia Birtwell made by

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1960s English Day Dresses

1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress
1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress

1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black tiered dress by Ossie Clark with 'Busy Lizzie' print by Celia Birtwell dating to

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1970s British Day Dresses

1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress
1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress

1972 OSSIE CLARK / CELIA BIRTWELL 'BUSY LIZZIE' printed dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare black dress by Ossie Clark with 'Busy Lizzie' print by Celia Birtwell dating to 1972

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1970s British Day Dresses

1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

By Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Long black dress with Celia Birtwell semi-sheer floral printed fabric, cut out shoulders and

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1970s British Day Dresses

1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print
1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

1970's OSSIE CLARK dress with CELIA BIRTWELL print

By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Very rare, tiered dress made of Celia Birtwell printed fabric designed by Ossie Clark dating to the

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1970s British Day Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Floral and Ivy Print Dress
1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Floral and Ivy Print Dress

1970s Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Floral and Ivy Print Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

and ivy print by Celia Birtwell. This piece is classic Ossie in style with cape sleeves, empire line

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1970s British Day Dresses

OSSIE CLARK Iconic 1970's Tulip Print Celia Birtwell Wrap Dress
OSSIE CLARK Iconic 1970's Tulip Print Celia Birtwell Wrap Dress

OSSIE CLARK Iconic 1970's Tulip Print Celia Birtwell Wrap Dress

By Ossie Clark

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

important piece ever made by Ossie Clark in collaboration with Celia Birtwell. Amazing gray silk ground with

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1970s British Day Dresses

Radley Of London With Celia Birtwell Print Mini Shirt Dress
Radley Of London With Celia Birtwell Print Mini Shirt Dress

Radley Of London With Celia Birtwell Print Mini Shirt Dress

Located in Geneva, CH

well Ossie Clark. Tailored from moss crepe, this sweet mini shirt dress with Celia Birtwell print has

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1960s English Mini Dresses

1970s Ossie Clark Chiffon Floral Dress With Celia Birtwell Print
1970s Ossie Clark Chiffon Floral Dress With Celia Birtwell Print

1970s Ossie Clark Chiffon Floral Dress With Celia Birtwell Print

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

A rare 1970s Ossie Clark maxi dress with semi sheer sleeves and floral print by Celia Birtwell. The

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Ossie Clark summer evening dress with Celia Birtwell print, c.1970s
Ossie Clark summer evening dress with Celia Birtwell print, c.1970s

Ossie Clark summer evening dress with Celia Birtwell print, c.1970s

By Ossie Clark

Located in London, GB

designer Celia Birtwell. The dress has an ivory satin collar which fastens at the rear with two fabric

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1970s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

1970s Ossie Clark for Radley print by Celia Birtwell mini dress tunic
1970s Ossie Clark for Radley print by Celia Birtwell mini dress tunic

1970s Ossie Clark for Radley print by Celia Birtwell mini dress tunic

By Ossie Clark

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celia Birtwell...From the 1970s this would be a great piece to add to any collection...Pull on tunic has

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1970s British Babydoll Day Dresses

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Celia Birtwell Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary celia birtwell dress you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Beige, Brown and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a celia birtwell dress may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding a celia birtwell dress for sale for women should be easy, but there are 7 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Celia Birtwell Dress?

On average, a celia birtwell dress on 1stDibs sells for $2,000, while they’re typically $205 on the low end and $9,608 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.”

Find vintage Ossie Clark evening dresses, blouses, day dresses and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Day-dresses for You

Luxurious and versatile, designer day dresses are as well suited to tea at an upscale hotel as they are to your next garden or rooftop party.

Today’s featherlight unisex day dresses — as well as the vibrant vintage day dresses of the 1950s and ’60s — look quite different from the heavy, fabric-rich de rigueur garments of the Victorian era. In the late 19th century, a woman of a certain standing might have multiple dresses to wear throughout the day: specifically, one or two for the daytime and one for the evening. For example, a long-sleeve silk dress with a prominently flared back and a round collar of gold beaded lace that hugs the neck would be suitable for stepping out during the day, while a velvet gown trimmed in silk embroidery but overall comparatively informal in appearance would be worn for afternoon tea at home. At night, a silk velvet evening dress could feature natural world motifs such as butterflies (a characteristic of Art Nouveau design) and have short sleeves adorned with lace and ruffles and a scooped neckline — the perfect attire for the theater.

During the 1920s, after all the chores were done, a woman would change from her housework clothing into a more fashionable day dress to run her errands or socialize. Some 1920s day dresses were brightly colored and featured bold patterns — a cotton dress with a dazzling floral print, perhaps, or, in the case of the more venturesome Art Deco apparel sold in high-end couture fashion boutiques of the era, semi-sheer silk garments embellished with three-dimensional beadwork or rich metallic gold lamé.

Today, a closet full of casual vintage day dresses is a must-have. Whether you opt for black, crimson or beige, day dresses bring an element of glamour to your next appointment, and in the summer, who doesn’t love a wonderfully simple, lightweight day dress cut in cotton and linen?

Because different fashion designers of every decade have offered their own take on the widely loved day dress, you’ll be able to find a variety of vintage and designer day dresses on 1stDibs. Search by creator to find enduring designs by the likes of Emilio Pucci, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Dior, or browse by period to uncover a scintillating collection of cotton and satin patterned dresses of the 1950s and ’60s.