1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label.
1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label.
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 tie color and shrug style sleeves with geometric patterned tan, black and pink sle...
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.
Ossie Clark Satin Lamborghini Jacket, 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ossie Clark was one of many notable designers of the 60s and 70s that defined the decades through vibrant colors and prints.
An Ossie Clark Embroidered Skirt Suit c. 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
This is an Ossie Clark for Radley embroidered skirt suit in black moss crepe fabric. The ensemble includes a beautiful blouse with huge bell sleeves with a puff at the shoulder, embr...
1960's OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neck and embroidery
By Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black moss crepe long dress with long billowy sleeves, plunging keyhole neckline and embroidery designed by Ossie Clark for Radley dating to the 1960's. Dress is labeled a size '...
Ossie Clark Mainline 1960s Blouse With Celia Birtwell Floral Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
This vibrant Ossie Clarke 1960s blouse with abstracted floral print by celebrated textile designer Celia Birtwell is part of the designer's rare main line label and is therefore a co...
Ossie Clark Vintage Crepe Ruffle Dress with Celia Birtwell Print, 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black crepe maxi dress with colorful Celia Birtwell print.
The 1960s Bridget Bardot Low Plunge Wrap Dress by Ossie Clark for Quorum
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
This is a very early and rare dress by Ossie Clark designed in the 1960s for the Quorum boutique.
1960s Ossie Clark Baby Pink Mini Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A baby pink Ossie Clark moss crepe mini dress from the late 1960s.
Ossie Clark Couture Brown Leather and Snakeskin Suit. Unlabelled. Late 1960's.
By Ossie Clark
Located in University City, MO
These snakeskin pieces are among the rarest of all Ossie's as he made them, often by hand, from a very limited batch of skins he bought from a friend in the mid 1960's.
1960s Museum/Rare Early Ossie Clark Velvet Pleated Coat
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A fine and rare Ossie Clark brown velvet coat made exclusively for Bonwit Teller (New York, U.S.A.). The coat has a pleated back with a hanging belt, pleated fitted sleeves, two hidd...
Ossie Clark black pleated evening gown with fluted sleeves, c. 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Late 1960s Ossie Clark black evening gown with a fluted sleeves, low plunge and tie up waist at rear.
Ossie Clark ivory moss crepe mini dress with satin collar, circa late 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark ivory moss crepe mini dress with satin collar, circa late 1960s.
1960s Yellow Ossie Clark Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
I love the bright vibrant color of this classic and iconic Ossie Clark design! It is one of his classics done in moss crepe and it showcases his signature dog ear collar and a fabulo...
1960s Ossie Clark Red Moss Crepe Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
One of the classic Ossie Clark wraps dresses in a killer tomato red moss crepe. This version has a pretty satin inset at the upper shoulders that gives it a nice bit of contrast. The...
Rare 1960s Ossie Clark Cream Fortuny Pleat Plunge Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
It is so hard to find an Ossie in a cream color that when I do it feels extra special. This makes a wonderful wedding dress for the more bohemian bride and works equally well as ...
Ossie Clark Zebra Print Layered Chiffon Kaftan
By Ossie Clark
Located in US
Vintage 1960s Ossie Clark hooded layered silk chiffon kaftan.
Ossie Clark Satin Crepe Gown with Collar circa late 1960s/early 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an Ossie Clark dress c. late 1960s/early 1970s. It is a cream colored crepe constructed with an asymmetrical seam to create a subtle drape.
Ossie Clark Peasant Dress with Ribbon Corset Ties on Sleeves and Bust, vintage
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dress by Ossie Clark circa 1960s/1970s Black crepe fabric Black ribbon lace up detailing on bust and sleeves Back cinch, no closures Condition: Excellent vintage condition Size/Measu...
1960s Ossie Clark for Quorum Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
This is a very, very early rendition of what would go onto become one of Ossie's most famous and recognizable designs. This late 1960s, possibly early 1970s maxi is based loosely on ...
Vintage Ossie Clark Color Block Dress 1960's
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Radley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage color block dress by Ossie Clark for Radley 1960's Black and beige moss crepe Long balloon sleeves Pointed Collar Front button closure all the way down Triple button cuf...
Ossie Clark Wool Crepe Two Piece Skirt Suit circa 1960s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a floral print skirt suit by Ossie Clark c. 1960s. The fabric is a black wool crepe with a soft pink floral design.
Rare 1960s Ossie Clark Attr. Quorum Black Jumpsuit
By Quorum
Located in Rockwood, ON
This fabulous jumpsuit by one of my favorite of the British labels - the iconic and early Quorum label where Ossie Clark first began designing! Designs from this label ruled during t...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
1970s Hiroko Salmon / Coral Color Blocked Slinky Vintage 70s Bias Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Slinky 1970s HIROKO salmon and coral color blocked jersey bias cut maxi dress! This beauty simply slips over the head and stretches to fit. Slimming diagonal stripes on the front and...
Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
Black see-through silk chiffon shirt ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black see-through silk chiffon shirt with flair sleeve bottom . Fabric button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. Bow tie. SAMPLE SIZE 38/M
Giorgio Armani Fully Beaded Embroidered Champagne Black Evening Blazer Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Montgomery, TX
Very Rare Giorgio Armani Runway Fully Beaded Evening Jacket Italian size 44 - US 6/8 Champagne and Black Beads Fully Lined in Silk, Bell Sleeves, Hook and Eye Closure. Measurements: ...
$845
Size: Small / Small Medium
1970s Teal Green Blue Pink Flower Printed Cotton + Lace Vintage 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s teal green / blue and pink cotton and lace maxi dress! Features a fitted spaghetti strap sleeveless bodice trimmed in lace on the front and back. Forgiving an...
Travilla Long Blood Orange Chiffon Gown, Circa 1970
By Travilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long blood orange chiffon gown by Travilla, from the 1970's. The gown has a deep neckline with gathers, a halter neck, layers of ruffles at the hemline, and a zipper up the...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
1980s SANT ANGELO red stretch dress
By Giorgio di Sant' Angelo
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Sant Angelo red velvet stretch dress measurements taken un-stretched 10" bust, 10.5" waist, 48" length mannequin is a US sz 6 fits sz 0-8 US
Gorgeous 1960s Hot Pink and Silver Beaded Vintage 60s Crepe Gown Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, and very well made 1960s hot pink fuchsia and silver beaded crepe gown! Wonderful flattering fit that hugs the body in all the right places. Hundreds of hand-sewn silver an...
$795
Size: Small - Large
1970s Pomare Hawaiian Vintage Colorful Tropical Print Halter Wrap 70s Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic, yet versatile POMARE of HAWAII brightly colored floral wrap halter maxi dress! Soft cotton blend, with bright colors in purple, pink, blue, fuchsia, green and yellow. Criss cro...
Courreges Color Block Dress 1970s
By André Courrèges, Courrèges
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy and off white color block silk blend dress from Courreges. It is sleeveless, semi fitted with a small stand up collar. It has an off white yoke pointed in the front...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
1950s Mam'selle Betty Carol Vintage Black Striped Tuxedo Wiggle Cocktail Dress
By Betty Carol, Mam'selle
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling black cotton 1950s wiggle dress with a striped tuxedo detail and oversized collar. By Mam'selle by Betty Carol. Unlined with side pockets. Back metal zip and hook closure. Fi...
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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