{"title":"OSSIE CLARK","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOssie Clark was a highly influential British fashion designer in the 1960s and 1970s.  In 1965 he graduated from the Royal College of Art with a first class degree and immediately began selling his work in exclusive London boutiques including Alice Pollock’s Quorum.  Here he created a collection with textile designer and soon to be mother of his children Celia Birtwell, one of the most famous collaborations in fashion history.  Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label.  Today, his distinctive dresses are highly sought after and admired by celebrities such as Kate Moss. This collection forms part of Circa’s designer archive, featuring archival vintage and museum-quality fashion pieces from the house of Ossie Clark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ossie-clark-for-radley-celia-birtwell-bubble-print-smock-dress-circa-1969-uk-size-8","title":"Ossie Clark for Radley Celia Birtwell Bubble Print Smock Dress circa 1969","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming late 1960s cotton dress by Ossie Clark for Radley boasts a pretty 'bubble' print by celebrated textile designer Celia Birtwell. This piece is pretty and gamine with puff sleeves and a wide Empire line waistband. The skirt has 3 x soft pleated tiers and falls to the mid calf. The plunging V neck balances the girlish aesthetic, accentuating the bust which is loosely rushed from gathered fabric atop of each shoulder. The print is in rose pink, sky blue, mint and yellow, interrupted with bold linear strokes in black and has a vibrant, modern feel. There is a central zip fastening at the reverse. In lovely condition with no faults to note, this special piece of design history would best suit US size 4, UK size 8, although there is plenty of give in the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86.36 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 26 in. (66.04 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 36 in. (91.44 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 39 in. (99.06 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE LONDON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34886639747238,"sku":"","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/products\/ossie-clark-for-radley-celia-birtwell-bubble-print-smock-dress-circa-1969.jpg?v=1617905842"},{"product_id":"1970s-ossie-clark-for-quorum-black-angel-sleeve-maxi-dress","title":"1970s Quorum Black Angel Sleeve Maxi Dress Attributed to Ossie Clark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis floaty black maxi-dress is a Quorum boutique piece attributed to Ossie Clark. Quorum was a legendary fashion boutique in the 1960s; founded by Alice Pollock in 1964 and joined a year later by husband and wife team Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell. The designs by Pollock and Clark were often made from fabrics designed by Birtwell and were extolled for their sensual, bohemian aesthetic. They often mixed their designer labels up as well and its fairly common for Ossie designs to have a Quorum label!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis maxi length gown is tailored from a high quality man-made crepe and echoes the classic tea-dress shapes of the 1940s, updated for a swinging sixties audience. The neckline is a low V-shape and there are pretty smocked areas over the bust and at the shoulders. The A-line skirt is designed to swirl around the wearer as they walk or dance. Below the bust, at the sides of the dress, are two long ties which allow the wearer to cinch the empire-waist to the fit of their liking. The dress is unlined and fastens under the left arm with a hidden tonal black zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous, highly adaptable piece in superb vintage condition with no issues. It is labelled a size UK 10 but vintage Ossies run small so please check the measurements below carefully. The fabric is 50% Viscose, 50% Acetate and has no stretch. We estimate a best fit for up to a size UK 8 or US 4 on account of the small bust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 44 in. (112 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 57 in. (145 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55429243535738,"sku":"","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/Quorum_Angel_Black_Angel-Sleeve_Maxi-Dress_ae1de7f5-5321-430d-baab-5c6d5ad91712.jpg?v=1748340621"},{"product_id":"1970s-documented-ossie-clark-cream-crepe-and-pink-satin-trouser-suit","title":"1970s Documented Ossie Clark Cream Crepe and Pink Satin Trouser Suit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rare trouser suit was designed by Ossie Clark in the late 1960s to early 1970s. This is the classic Ossie design that has made him one of the most enduring and admired fashion designers of the 20th century. It is fully labelled and from one of Ossie's early and costly mainline collections - they are much rarer than Radley retailed pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suit is fashioned from cream moss crepe, a crinkly, tactile fabric with a moss-like texture known for its flexibility when draped. It was a signature cloth of the label. The jacket is tailored to a V-neck, button-down style, where it closes with pink satin-covered buttons. A detachable wide pink satin belt finishes the waist. The neckline is detailed with pale pink satin with a pretty scallop hemline. The trousers have a very high waist cut and a wide silhouette that flares out towards the floor. They are fastened at the back with a hidden tonal zip and hook-and-eye clasp. Both the jacket and trousers are unlined. We have attached archival photos of identical Ossie trouser suits from the same period made from his signature moss crepe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis two-piece ensemble is in very good vintage condition, bordering on excellent overall. We have sold many outstanding Ossie Clark examples over the years including this suit - twice. His pieces were often worn to death and altered but we see no evidence of that here and it has been well looked after. We have expertly cleaned the ensemble and the fabric is fresh looking with no visible mends. We have tried our best to remove some halo staining under the arms and whilst it has faded considerably from when we acquired the ensemble - some very faint marks remain. There are a few pin pricks on the right satin lapel which were very difficult to photograph and shown here. Labelled a size UK 14, this is better suited in modern sizing to no bigger than a UK 6 or US 2 with a tiny waist as Ossie Clark trousers are notoriously slim fitting. The fabric is labelled “moss crepe” which is 100% Polyester. It has the smallest amount of stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Designer: Ossie Clark was a highly influential British fashion designer in the 1960s and 1970s. In 1965 he graduated from the Royal College of Art with a first class degree and immediately began selling his work in exclusive London boutiques including Alice Pollock’s Quorum. Here he created a collection with textile designer and soon to be wife Celia Birtwell, one of the most famous collaborations in fashion history. Quorum was bought by Radley in the late 1960s which led to the ‘Ossie Clark for Radley’ label. Today, his distinctive dresses are highly sought after and admired by celebrities such as Kate Moss and Emma Watson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS TOP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 24 in. (61 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 44 in. 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