Ossie Clark 1965-1974 - Softcover

Watt, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851774076 ISBN 13: 9781851774074

Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum, 2006

Synopsis

This is the first book to focus on the work of Ossie Clark, a key figure in 1960s and 1970s London and one of the most important designers in British fashion. His golden era lasted from 1965 to 1974, when fashion, photography, art, music and the cult of the personality all flourished as never before in the glittering world of 'Swinging London'.
Drawing on interviews with Celia Birtwell, models and friends, and on exclusive audio archives featuring Ossie himself, Judith Watt brings to life the vibrant and artistic milieu in which his talent flourished. Juxtaposing sophisticated Vogue fashion shoots and photos of some of the famous names of the day - Jean Shrimpton, Twiggy, Verushka, Amanda Lear - with stunning new photography of iconic outfits and the wonderfully lively sketches produced by Ossie and Celia, the illustrations evoke a time when London was the epicentre of the fashion world and Ossie was one of its leading lights. Ossie Clark was much admired by his peers and his legacy can be seen today in the work of many major designers. This long-overdue celebration of his work will be welcomed by fashion-lovers and students alike and will re-establish him as a major force in recent fashion history.

About this title

About the Author:

Judith Watt is a fashion historian who combines teaching at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design with writing and research. She has contributed to a number of books on contemporary fashion, including The Fashion Book and The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century Fashion Writing for which she acted as overall editor. She writes for many magazines and newspapers including Vogue, Harpers and Queen and The Guardian.

Review:

'The Ossie Clark we really want to know has at last been put back in the spotlight to shine' Dazed and Confused 'A wonderful reminder of a neglected genius' Daily Express 'A fascinating book containing basically all you need to know about the glory years' Nude

About this edition

• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1851774076
• ISBN 13: 9781851774074
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128