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
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Ossie Clark Chiffon
1972 OSSIE CLARK black chiffon tiered evening dress with capelet
$1,650
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
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Ossie Clark chiffon summer dress with print by Celia Birtwell, c. 1970s
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark for Radley chiffon summer dress from the 1970s. The dress features a beautiful hand
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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. The
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1970’s Ossie Clark Blue Chiffon Floral Dress With Ceila Birtwell Print
By Ossie Clark
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A stunning floaty summer dress from iconic British designer Ossie Clark. This classic 1970’s piece
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Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress with Celia Birtwell print, ss 1976
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
▪ Ossie Clark pink silk chiffon maxi dress ▪ Georges Seurat inspired print by Celia Birtwell ▪ Red
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Ossie Clark for Radley 1970s chiffon tea dress with Celia Birtwell print
By Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark for Radley 1970s chiffon tea dress with Celia Birtwell print - drawstring fastening on
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1970s British Tea Gowns
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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Ossie Clark chiffon mid-length dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972
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Size: Small (Adjustable waist)
Ossie Clark chiffon mid-length dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Ossie Clark mid-length dress constructed in a Celia Birtwell printed chiffon. Black moss crepe yoke
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Rare Ossie Clark chiffon dress with floral print by Celia Birtwell c.1977
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
An Ossie Clark for Radley floral printed chiffon dress, circa 1977, labelled and size 10, smock
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Ossie Clark extraordinary chiffon dress with Celia Birtwell print, c. 1968 - 69
By Ossie Clark
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An extremely rare and highly sought after Ossie Clark chiffon evening gown, circa 1968-69. The
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1960s British Day Dresses
Ossie Clark cotton and silk chiffon 3 piece ensemble, c. 1969
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
- High waisted full skirt - Chiffon pleated blouse with open back - Swing coat with fabric button
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Ossie Clark 'Soviet Rose' chiffon dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972
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Size: Approx. 36-38
Ossie Clark 'Soviet Rose' chiffon dress with Celia Birtwell print, circa 1972
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Ossie Clark 'Soviet Rose' chiffon gown, circa 1972. The dress is constructed in a Celia
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Ossie Clark Zebra Print Layered Chiffon Kaftan
By Ossie Clark
Located in US
Vintage 1960s Ossie Clark hooded layered silk chiffon kaftan. One size.
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1960s British Kaftans
1980's Ossie Clark Purple Velvet Burnout Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Ossie Clark purple velvet burnout chiffon dress. Tulip velvet pattern midi long sleeve dress
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1973 Ossie Clark Documented Colorful Floral Celia Birtwell Print Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond Ossie Clark, was a leading light in the London "swinging sixties
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses
Vintage 1971 Ossie Clark Documented Celia Birtwell Print Silk Chiffon Wrap Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Ossie Clark designer well-documented silk chiffon dress dating back to his 1971
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1973 Ossie Clark Couture Celia Birtwell Floral Print Tiered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1973 Ossie Clark Couture creation in the most gorgeous Celia Birtwell floral prints
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses
1973 Ossie Clark Couture Celia Birtwell Floral Print Tiered Silk Chiffon Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking 1973 Ossie Clark Couture documented creation in the most gorgeous Celia Birtwell
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1970's Ossie Clark Crepe & Chiffon Celia Birtwell Print Cut-Out Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond Ossie Clark, was a leading light in the London "swinging sixties
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1970 Ossie Clark Burgundy & Ivory Silk Chiffon Sculpted Bias-Cut Pleated Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond “Ossie” Clark, was a leading light in the London “swinging
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1970s British Aesthetic Evening Dresses
1970 Ossie Clark Black & Red Celia Birtwell Print Chiffon Tiered Bias-Cut Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Extremely rare Ossie Clark for Radley pineapple deco floral print crepe-chiffon dress dating back
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1970s English Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Ossie Clark 1970 Ziggy Stardust Dress w/ Celia Birtwell Silk Florals
By Ossie Clark
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Truly lovely and coveted ca. 1970 Ossie Clark silk chiffon "Ziggy Stardust" dress. Extremely
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1970s British Day Dresses
Ossie Clark green silk screen printed off the shoulder dress, ca. 1976
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Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Ossie Clark green silk screen printed off the shoulder dress, ca. 1976
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, London
Ossie Clark Green silk screen printed chiffon off-the shoulder dress with drawstring fastenings and
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1970s British Day Dresses
1970s Ossie Clark Chiffon Dress with Celia Birtwell Floral Print
By Ossie Clark
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
designers of the 20th Century, Ossie Clark. In a stunning diaphanous black chiffon with an amazing Celia
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1970 Ossie Clark Documented Milky Way Celia Birtwell Print Chiffon Wrap Dress
By Ossie Clark
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
English fashion designer, Raymond Ossie Clark, was a leading light in the London "swinging sixties
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1970s English Aesthetic Day Dresses
1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Black Crepe & Chiffon Dress
By Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in Rockwood, ON
and if you are an Ossie Clark fan then you instantly recognized this dress since it was one of his
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Ossie Clark silk off the shoulder dress with Celia Birtwell print c. 1970
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Size: UK 8 - FR 36 - SMALL
Ossie Clark silk off the shoulder dress with Celia Birtwell print c. 1970
By Ossie Clark
Located in London, London
Ossie Clark; Silk chiffon full length dress with off-the-shoulder drawstring fastening and Celia
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Ossie Clark Chiffon For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary ossie clark chiffon for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Orange and more options on these pages. If you’re looking for a ossie clark chiffon 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 20th Century. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Ossie Clark Chiffon?
Prices for a ossie clark chiffon can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $600 and can go as high as $9,488, while, on average they fetch $2,512.
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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.
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