John Galliano, sleeveless, jacket , Stone coloured high waisted,pleated trousers 1990’s, pendant vintage market, ring Jewellery designer Tom Mc, earrings NY market.
Cut away neck, pinstriped jacket, Workers for Freedom 1989/1990, Pendant Indian ethnic Jewellery shop Nottinghill London.
Silver Grey Satin feel spaghetti strap slip dress, Quinta C, Italy 1996 vintage.Shawl now closed wonderful mixed ethnic shop Covent Gardens London 1990. Red Shoe vintage market.
Party time, London 1989, relaxed oversized black mans jacket, white hat, with detail, all vintage, this time was all about experimentation, adventure and a never ending stream of great ideas. No holds on what can be said or done. Everything goes. Just do it.
Hair, early 80’s, big jewellery, statement pieces, and experimental hairdressing, an art form. Checked shirts were big news, as were well cut bomber jackets, this one just seen, without collar wide sleeves, in Grey, hand made London 1982.
Short fitted Tailored Jacket by Sara Sturgeon, late 1980’s , with small zip detail on the side, cream, silk scarf with black spots, vintage, Islington London. Brooches were big news, this one by John Webb, furniture designer.
NYC, 1990, Tailored shorts were all the rage, worn with tights, for a long legged look, and zipped ankle boots,bodies, worn under, this one stretch fabric with v’neck by London Designer. Hair tied back and worn with headband. easy and elegant as well as hip.
Long Quinta C Italy black satin feel dress 1994, ‘Vest Dress’, effortless, not too tried, worn with silk embroidered small shopping bag.
Text photos Copyright Shirley Boyce
20 July 2022
