Size: UK 14 (fits UK 8/US 2-4)
1972 OSSIE CLARK black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, Ossie Clark black chiffon evening dress dating to 1972.
Size: fits a US 2-6
1971 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars
By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This rare 1971 Ossie Clark black moss crepe wrap dress is a quintessential piece from one of Britain’s most influential designers of the era.
1970 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe halter dress
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A rare Ossie Clark halter dress in black moss crepe, dating from the 1970s.
1970s Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Trouser Suit
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
The silhouette of the suit is distinctly Ossie Clark and very 1970s. The jacket is tailored to a wrap-around style, a wide black satin belt means that the fit can be adjusted.
1968 OSSIE CLARK black moss crepe dress with keyhole neckline ruffles & red trim
By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This is a 1968 Ossie Clark “Judy” dress, a rare and iconic design that perfectly captures the sensual drama of Clark’s early work.
Vintage Ossie Clark Moss Crepe Jacket
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage jacket by Ossie Clark . In black moss crepe, the jacket is collarless with gathering on the front , and has a two button fastening at the waist.
Ossie Clark Iconic Poppy Print Day Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe day dress, with a red and black Art deco inspired poppy print by Celia Birtwell.
Vintage Ossie Clark 1970’s Sleeveless Floral Layered Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark 1970’s sleeveless ruffled dress. Features floral pattern, v-neckline, ruffled layers, waist fabric belt and midi length. In excellent vintage condition. Brand: Ossie Clar...
Size: UK 14 (fits smaller)
1972 OSSIE CLARK Quorum black moss crepe "CUDDLY" wrap dress
By OSSIE CLARK / Quorum
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1972 Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Moss-Crepe "Cuddly" dress A rare and striking 1970s Ossie Clark “Cuddly” dress from the iconic Quorum line.
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 Celia Birtwell collaboration, this 1972 dress epitomizes the romantic, bohemian spi...
1970’s Ossie Clark Blue Chiffon Floral Dress With Ceila Birtwell Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Floaty summer dress from iconic British designer Ossie Clark, for his Radley line. This early to mid 1970’s piece features a pretty floral print in two layers of navy chiffon in a re...
1971 OSSIE CLARK Quorum black moss crepe dress with embroidered moons & stars
By OSSIE CLARK / Quorum
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare 1971 Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Moss-Crepe Tiered Maxi Dress with Celestial Embroidery A rare and stunning 1970's Ossie Clark dress from the iconic Quorum line, one of Britai...
Ossie Clark angel-sleeve drawstring dress with print by Celia Birtwell, ss 1971
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
▪ Ossie Clark angel-sleeve dress ▪ 'Busy Lizzie' floral print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Pink and green with black ground ▪ Loose fit ▪ Drawstring fastening around chest and shoulders ...
1970s Ossie Clark for Quorum Black Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress
By Quorum
Located in London, GB
This floaty black maxi-dress is by celebrated London boutique Quorum and I'm almost certain that this is an Ossie Clark boutique piece.
1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
Located in New York, NY
1970S OSSIE CLARK Style Black & Silver Rayon Blend Knit Lurex Disco Gown
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 fastening on yoke Spring-Summer 1971
70s Ossie Clark Black Crepe Peasant Style Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic! Circa 1970s Ossie Clark designed black crinkly crepe dress. Full tent style with empire wrap belt and deep cut neckline.
A Stunning 1970s Ossie Clark Black Evening Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An absolutely stunning 1970s black Ossie Clark ankle-length moss crepe dress with long tapered sleeves and cut-out shoulders.
Ossie Clark Black Silk Empire Feather Print Gown, 2008
By Ossie Clark
Located in Houston, TX
During its brief 1 year comeback comes this 2008 NWT fantastic unworn Ossie Clark revival gown with Celia Birdwell print.
70s Ossie Clark Black and Red Moss Crepe Maxi Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and seductive 1970s does 1930s full length dress by Ossie Clark. Done in designer's signature moss crepe.
Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Dress with Plunging Neckline, 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Bethesda, MD
Fabulous Ossie Clark loose fitting black crepe moss dress with long sleeves and a plunging neckline from the 1970s, Studio 54 style.
Ossie Clark Late 1970's Dress with Rhinestones
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Late 1970's Ossie Clark black jersey dress with rhinestones and beading around the neckline.
Size: 3/4
Ossie Clark 70s Moss Crepe Jacket
By Ossie Clark
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Jacket - So -So Ossie, Works A Magic Spell...Super 40s Inspired...Cut With Precision And Fits Like A Dream.Signature Black Moss Crepe Fabric With Black Satin Details...
Rare 1970’s Ossie Clark Evening Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is an extremely rare Ossie Clark gown from the 1970’s. The beautiful garment consists of a black jersey with translucent mesh highlighting beautiful floral designs.
Super rare Ossie Clark tailored satin quilte jacket and pants
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
This really is a rare piece of Iconic 70s British designer Ossie Clark. his tailoring is much rarer to find. This suit was bought in auction from Ossies pattern cutter, and appears u...
1970s Ossie Clark Couture Daisy Celia Birtwell Print Capelet Handkerchief Blouse
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A gorgeous and incredibly rare Ossie Clark statement blouse dating back to his 1970 couture collection. Raymond "Ossie" Clark was a leading light in the London swinging sixties fashi...
Size: S/M
Ossie Clark Black Crepe Ensemble
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1970's Ossie Clark black crepe pants ensemble with satin trim.
Ossie Clark Black Cuddle Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black wool Cuddle dress featuring a deep plunging neckline, long bell sleeves and an attached empire waist belt.
Size: Small
Ossie Clark Black Crepe Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black crepe gown featuring an elongated collar, bell sleeves, a tie at the back waist and a covered button front opening.
Size: Large
Ossie Clark Black Crepe Graduation Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black cotton graduation style dress with embroidered flowers at shoulders and pink trim around bodice.
Ossie Clark Black Crepe Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black crepe short sleeve wrap dress with red blue and green floral embroidery around the collar and key-hole bodice.
Ossie Clark Black Crepe "Keyhole" Gown with Embroidery, 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black maxi dress featuring blue and white embroidered circles around the keyhole neckline with drawstring at the neck.
Vintage Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Halter Dress with Buttons
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black rayon moss crepe maxi dress with halter neckline, empire waist, and buttons down center front.
Size: Approx. EU 38
Ossie Clark black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet, circa 1972
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark black evening dress constructed in chiffon crepe with satin lining, circa 1972.
Vintage Ossie Clark Black Peplum Top with Celia Birtwell Flower Basket Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black peplum top with Celia Birtwell Flower Basket print.
Ossie Clark black cold shoulder evening dress with green satin trim, circa 1968
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
An Ossie Clark black moss crepe evening dress, circa 1968.
Ossie Clark black jersey sequinned evening wrap dress with train, C. 1978
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Rare Ossie Clark black jersey evening wrap dress, circa 1978.
Size: 2/4
OSSIE CLARK black keyhole dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Zips up back. U.S. size 2/4. Jet black in color. Very good condition.
Size: Small
OSSIE CLARK Black Keyhole Cardinal Blouse
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BLACK KEYHOLE CARDINAL BLOUSE Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : SMALL A vintage black Ossie Clark fancy blouse with keyhole slit at front, long slim sleeves. cardinal ca...
Size: Small
Ossie Clark Black Keyhole Cardinal Blouse
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BLACK KEYHOLE CARDINAL BLOUSE Condition : Excellent Vintage Condition Size : SMALL A vintage black Ossie Clark fancy blouse with keyhole slit at front, long slim sleeves. cardinal ca...
Vintage Ossie Clark Black Crepe Jacket
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage moss crepe jacket by Ossie Clark, main line. The jacket has ribbon detail on the front and cuffs, is flared at the waist and fastens with two buttons. Size 14 ( this...
Size: 34/36
Ossie Clark Black 70's dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black crêpe dress ( knee lenght) with rhinestone button in the middle front and raven's button in the back
Ossie Clark Black Floral Grid Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark orange and black floral grid patterned maxi dress featuring a deep plunging neckline, long bell sleeves and an attached empire waist belt.
Ossie Clark Black Printed Halter Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ossie Clark moss crepe maxi dress featuring an iconic print on the halter bodice which is attached to a black crepe empire skirt with fabric covered button up the front.
Vintage Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Knickerbockers
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A super pair of vintage knickerbockers in black moss crepe by Ossie Clark. They are in great condition and have a wide 3'' cuff with three button fastening and a front zip opening.
Size: Medium
Ossie Clark Black & Green Floral Print Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark empire black long sleeve maxi gown featuring an allover green and blue floral print, slit front opening at the chest, and an attached belt that ties in the back.
1970s Ossie Clark Black Peplum Satin Evening Blouse
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A rare Ossie Clark for Radley peplum blouse from the 1970s. The blouse has a satin button closure, turn up cuffs, satin trim and yoke. Labelled a UK 12 but today would be consider...
Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe Maxi Dress, 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A very chic dress by British designer Ossie Clark. In his favorite fabric, moss crepe, this dress is elegant and easy to wear. The sleeves are slightly puffed at the shoulder and na...
Ossie Clark black moss crepe and satin pantsuit, circa 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Early 1970s Ossie Clark moss crepe and satin pantsuit. The suit features a tailored jacket and high waisted bell bottom pants.
Ossie Clark Black and White Stripe Dress
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark moss crepe button front maxi dress featuring a black and white stripe print on the upper bodice and upper sleeve.
1970'S Ossie Clark Black Wrap Maxi Dress w/Satin Trim
By Ossie Clark, Ossie Clark for Radley
Located in Studio City, CA
1970's Ossie Clark for Radley moss crepe black flutter sleeve wrap dress with satin trim.
Size: 10
OSSIE CLARK
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ossie Clark black crepe sun dress with Ceila Birtwell print.
Ossie Clark Black Moss Crepe w/Yellow Silk Trim Jacket Top Pant Ensemble
By Ossie Clark
Located in Studio City, CA
Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe with yellow silk trim and buttons blouse/jacket pant ensemble.
Ossie Clark black moss crepe summer dress with floral bikini bust, c. 1970
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
- Celia Birtwell 'Floating Daisies' print in red and black - Bikini style bust - Black fabric button closures c. 1970
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.
Size: 8
OSSIE CLARK
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ossie Clark black crepe dress with yellow, stripe patterned Celia Birtwell print.
Size: 4/6
Ossie Clark Ribbon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic vintage Ossie Clark black crepe gown with open back, exposed shoulders, and red satin ribbon trim that ties at neck.
Radley by Ossie Clark black moss crepe and satin evening wrap dress, c. 1970s
By Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A 1970s Radley evening wrap dress designed by Ossie Clark. The dress is of black moss crepe fabric and features cropped fluted sleeves, waist tie fastening and a black satin yoke .
Vintage Ossie Clark 1970s Black Floral Embroidered Keyhole Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black rayon crepe maxi dress featuring ivory embroidered flowers around the keyhole neckline.
Size: XS - S
Ossie Clark Bell Sleeve Cape Blouse c. 1969
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
A 1969 Ossie Clark black wool blouse features a pointed collar, fabric button closure, cape and bell sleeves.
Size: 2
Ossie Clark
By Ossie Clark
Located in Austin, TX
Ossie Clark black crepe long sleeved dress with star embroidery.
Size: 4 - 6
Ossie Clark
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ossie Clark black crepe maxi dress with beautiful open shoulder detail that is accented with soft ruffles.
Size: ONE
Ossie Clark Graduation Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ossie Clark black crepe Graduation Gown featuring long sleeves and built in tie at the waist.
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 'Floating Daisies' print, blouson sleeves and fabric covered button front closure.
Size: 10
Ossie Clark
By Ossie Clark
Located in New York, NY
Ossie Clark, black crepe bias cut 30's inspired dress with , long sleeves and cut out shoulder detail, exposing the shoulder and upper arm.Front of bodice has a "peek a boo" opening ...
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.
L 58.8 in
1970’s Black Ossie Clark Wrap Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
An iconic wrap around dress from the Ossie Clark boutique. This black crepe dress is very daring with an open back and slit in the front of the bodice.
Size: 12
Ossie Clark Peplum Shirt Top
By Ossie Clark
Located in Geneva, CH
Ossie Clark shirt-top from the seventies, very representative of his design featuring a beautiful contrast between the dark brown matte moss crepe body and the satin details. The unl...
Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Ossie Clark Celia Birtwell Print Gown
Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ossie Clark Day Dress with Celia Birtwell Print
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.
Quorum by Ossie Clark pleated black jersey evening gown, circa 1965-68
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Presenting an exceptionally rare and exquisite Ossie Clark for Quorum black jersey evening gown, a timeless treasure from the era of circa 1965-68.
Vintage Geoffrey Beene Size 12 Navy Blue White Silk 80s Jumpsuit 1980s Nautical
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 80s GEOFFREY BEENE navy blue and white long sleeve silk jumpsuit ! Features a luxurious double sided silk. Buttons up the front with hidden hook-and-eye closure at top b...
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
Gai Mattiolo 1990s Sexy Semi Sheer Leopard Brown Metallic Vintage 90s Dress
By Gai Mattiolo
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy late 90s GAI MATTIOLO vintage semi sheer leopard print brown semi sheer sleeveless dress! Features intricate embroidery on the bodice, which covers the breasts. Gold, silver and...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1997 Gray Wool Faux Fur Trim Hooded Belted Coat Overcoat
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.1997 Gray Wool Faux Fur Trim Hooded Belted Coat Overcoat Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 1997 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Overcoat Color(s...
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Size: 40/Italy
Gianni Versace Couture Green & Fuchsia ensemble
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in New York, NY
Gianni Versace Couture two-piece ensemble is Green with detailing of deep Fuchsia hue. The suit is double breasted and fully lined. The sleeves cuff have two buttons detailing. The s...
Size: fits an XS or S
1970's LEONARD of Paris floral printed silk jersey dress
By Leonard Fashion, Leonard
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A 1970's Leonard Paris dress in black silk jersey. It has a simple V-neck bodice with a lightly gathered high waist, falling into a straight skirt. The sleeves are cropped and loose ...
1974 COURREGES abstract printed silk dress with ruffles
By André Courrèges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1974 silk dress by Courrèges in an ivory tone with a scattered green abstract print. The cut is loose and slightly flared, with a soft, gathered bodice that falls from thin double st...
1960's JACQUES HEIM by Maria Carine black sheer silk mousseline dress
By Jacques Heim
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This 1960’s Jacques Heim dress, made by Maria, is done in deep jet black with a lightweight sheer outer layer and a thicker hem that gives it a soft, slightly flounced edge. The bodi...
Gianni Versace Couture Silk Dress with Leather Hip Band A/W 2001
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace in an abstract bright pink, taupe, black and white print. It is sleeveless with a V neckline, a top stitched leather inset around the hips...
1960's EMILIO PUCCI floral printed silk dress
By Emilio Pucci
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Vibrant, floral printed silk dress by Emilio Pucci dating to the 1960's. Beautiful color scheme in tones of blue and purple with black accents. Classic shirt-dress cut with a pointe...
Size: FR 40 (fits many sizes)
1976 YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche Striped Moroccan sateen cotton shirt dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare and collectible 1976 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Moroccan-inspired shirt dress in striped cotton sateen. Done in a warm bronze-brown tone with vertical purple, blue, and...
1978 YVES SAINT LAURENT metallic caftan cape and dress ensemble
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This stunning Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche two-piece ensemble, dating to circa 1978, is made of a sheer silk chiffon woven with metallic threads forming a dense floral motif in ton...
1977 YVES SAINT LAURENT deep blue corduroy peasant RUNWAY jacket with red trim
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A spring 1977 Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche jacket in deep blue corduroy, made in a soft, slightly boxy shape. It has a round neckline and an open front that ties at the neck with a...
Size: FR 38 (slim through waist)
AZZEDINE ALAIA 1987 taupe wool gabardine RUNWAY coat
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
A rare 1987 Azzedine Alaia runway coat in a soft lighter weight wool-blend fabric, cut with the sculptural precision Alaia was known for. The color is a rich taupe. The silhouette is...
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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