Alice Pollock opened the boutique "Quorum" in 1964. In 1965 Ossie Clark along with his wife, Celia Birtwell joined her.
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1965 dress by Ossie Clark
Most of the stores designs were by Ossie and Alice, where as Celia would design the textiles. Many of the clothes sported op-art prints and short hemlines, which were very popular at the moment.
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.
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