FEATHERSTONE VINTAGE - BRITISH BOUTIQUE COLLECTION

If you are looking for original and hard to find labels such as Mr. Freedom, Biba, and Jeff Banks then check out the British Boutique Collection at Featherstone Vintage.BIBA - 70's Striped Wool Jersey Pant SuitYou will also find iconic designers such as Courreges, Ceil Chapman, Marimekko and Yves Saint Laurent.  Featherstone Vintage is currently having a store wide 25% off sa...

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Mr Freedom

Tommy Roberts opened his first boutique on Carnaby Street in 1966 called "Kleptomania." It mainly sold vintage clothing along with clothes from India.In 1969 Roberts and his business partner Trevor Myles decided to open Mr Freedom . A boutique which sold both clothing and furniture. Sailor Inspired Suit, 1974Inside Mr Freedom, 1970The fashions echoed pop art culture. Bright blocks of colour were often used.1969 Jacket(courtesy of http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/)...

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Jeff Banks

Jeff Banks was another prominent British designer. He first came into the fashion business in 1964 by opening a boutique in London called "Clobber." It housed the works of designers such as Ossie Clark, Janice Wainwright and Jean Muir. Soon after Banks started designing for the shop. In the 70's he got into mass retail with his "Warehouse" label and remains to design today.Here is a sample of his work:Late 60's Velvet Mini Dress for Clobber, £85http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/...

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Janice Wainwright

In 1940 Janice Wainwright was born in Chesterfield, England. Janice attended three post secondary schools throughout her lifetime: Wimbledon School of Art(now Wimbledon College of Art), Kingston School of Art and the Royal College of Art in London 60's Cut-Out Mini Dress, sold for £125In 1965 Janice started working for the label "Simon Massey." 60's Janice for Simon Massey Mini Dress(http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/) 1968 Rayon Dress, retailed at...

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Aristos

In 1966 fashion designer Aristos Constantinou opened the very first "Aristos" boutique. It was located on Carnaby Street like many of the other great boutiques of the era. 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...

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Apple Boutique

In the early sixties three Dutch fashion designers named Josje Leeger, Marijke Koeger and Simon Posthua opened the clothing boutique "The Trend" in Amsterdam. Even though it was a success it was closed due to financial problems. The three designers settled in London after traveling throughout Europe. It was there that they met and teamed up with designer Barry Finch along with his manager Simon Hayes. The group named themselves "The Fool" after the...

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Quorum

Alice Pollock opened the boutique "Quorum" in 1964. In 1965 Ossie Clark along with his wife, Celia Birtwell joined her. 1965 dress by Ossie ClarkMost 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 design1965 Ossie Clark designQuorum was known to have extravagant fashion shows. Celebrity's...

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