Sailor Inspired Suit, 1974
1969 Jacket
Here is a sample of his work:
1968 Dress Worn by Sandie Shaw
(courtesy of the V & A Museum)
Rayon Belted Dress, sold for £175
70's Forties Inspired Suit
(http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/)
Early 70's Viscose Dress, £175
(http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/)
70's W1 Boutique Dress
70's Art Deco Blouse, £75
60's Cut-Out Mini Dress, sold for £125
60's Janice for Simon Massey Mini Dress
1968 Rayon Dress, retailed at Sidney Smith Boutique
60's Purple Velvet Waistcoat
In 1969 Janice stopped working for Simon Massey. It wasn't until 1970 that she started designing under her own label, 'Janice Wainwright at Forty Seven Poland Street.' Janice's work in the 70's was a lot more sophisticated then her youthful designs of the 60's.
70's Green Dress Embroidery became a signature of Janice's work during the 'Poland Street' era. Her work became a lot more intricate, focusing more on detail. She continued to work under that label until 1974 where she switched simply to 'Janice Wainwright.'
70's Embroidered Jacket
Janice's love in detail heightened in the mid 70's. Although, she returned to the simpler silhouette's and designs in the late 70's. She continued the pattern all throughout the 80's.
( all images on this post were supplied by http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/ unless stated otherwise)
In 1971 Aristos and his brother Achilleas went into business together to form "Ariella Fashions." The clothing labels then changed from simply just "Aristos" to "designed by Aristos."
Late Sixties Suede Mini Dress, £145
(picture courtesy of http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/, currently available at http://www.sixtiespop.co.uk/)
The company greatly expanded in the 70's. After new locations on Carnaby Street, Oxford Street, Duke Street and Newburgh Street, Punch Magazine named Aristos "the power of Carnaby Street."
1970's Silk Chevron Dress
(courtesy of http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/)
70's Mushroom Dress
(courtesy of www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk)
70's Novelty Print Dress
(courtesy of www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk)
Aristos eventually became a wholesale label that sold to large retailers. In 1974 there were already 9 different branches including stores in the USA and Switzerland.
1970's Chiffon Dress
(currently for sale at http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/emmapeelpants/)
The label continued until 1985 when Aristos was shot to death. Although, the name was still running in the wholesale division. Throughout the 80's and 90's Ariella Fashion received many fashion awards and Achilleas kept his place in fashion by founding important organizations such as the British Fashion Council.
(Sorry I have not posted in so long! I have been working on a Biba article. I just need to get some facts straightened out before I can post it.)
"The Fool"
Pattie modelling Josje's designs, August 1967
George Harrison's Fire Place
In September 1967 The Beatles opened a clothing boutique at 94 Baker Street as apart of the new Apple Corps empire. They decided to give "The Fool" £100,000 to design and stock the store. The Fool gathered a group of art students to help them paint the exterior. This angered business owners near by and brought in many complaints. The Beatles themselves were in charge of the interior. Paul McCartney would come in the mornings and ask the workers to change around the store, John would then come in later and order everything to be moved back.
The exterior of Apple Boutique, painted by "The Fool"
In December 1967 Apple Boutique held its opening night. Apple juice was handed out to guests as they walked in. Inside there was a fashion show and circus acts. This is thought to be the first time John Lennon was publicly seen with future wife Yoko Ono.
Opening Night Invitation
John Lennon's childhood friend Pete Shotton became the new manager, he was helped by George Harrison's sister-in-law Jennie Boyd. Other staff were Caleb who slept under the showcase during breaks and a woman who dressed daily in authentic gypsy costume.
Jennie Boyd inside Apple
Pattie Boyd and others model Apple's fashions
In only 7 months Apple had lost almost £200,000. Jon Lyndon, the new manager threatened to ban "The Fool" from the store if they charged any more debts to Apple. They were forced to remove the outside mural and it now was pure white and declared that you were at Apple above the windows.
On July 30th 1968 the Apple staff were told to open the doors the next day and give the stock away. John and Yoko were the first to go through the store, they walked away with arms full of merchandise that they piled into John's Rolls Royce. Paul found one jacket and Ringo said he couldn't find anything that fit. The giveaway was publicised in the newspaper and the next morning there was a line up outside the store three blocks long. There was no limit to how much stock people could take. It was so busy that they opened the basement so that customers could go right out the other side.
"We decided to close down our Baker Street shop yesterday and instead of putting up a sign saying, 'Business will be resumed as soon as possible', and then auction off the goods, we decided to give them away. The shops were doing fine and making a nice profit on turnover. So far, the biggest loss is in giving the things away, but we did that deliberately. We're giving them away - rather than selling them to barrow boys - because we wanted to give rather than sell. Originally, the shops were intended to be something else, but they just became like all the boutiques in London. They just weren't our thingy. The staff will get three weeks' pay but if they wish they'll be absorbed into the rest of Apple. Everyone will be cared for."
- Paul McCartney
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1965 dress by Ossie Clark
1965 Alice Pollock design
1965 Ossie Clark design
Quorum was known to have extravagant fashion shows. Celebrity's such as The Beatles would attend these.
By the late 60's the hem lines became longer and the designs more romantic.
1969 Ossie Clark design, print by Celia Birtwell
Despite how successful Quorum had become the store fell into debt and was sold to Radley in 1969. All three designers continued their career into the 70's.
