Iconic c.1969 Ossie Clark 'Bridget' Black Crepe Plunge Front Wrap Dress designer-biba Some seams have been let

Some seams have been let out and you can see the stitches

From there the fabric falls in a sheath widening as it nears the hem because the pleats opening allow it to do so

The top overlay layer floats to the floor over the inner dress to give it the feel of airiness and lightness and creating depth

This gives the dress an almost alive feel as the wearer moves and catches the light

A slinky red knit jersey is cut loose but with that micro waist detailing that a woman of this time period would still want and expect

Iconic c.1969 Ossie Clark 'Bridget' Black Crepe Plunge Front Wrap Dress designer-biba Some seams have been letOssie Clark once told an 18 year old Marianne Faithfull to go back into the dressing room and take off her bra and knickers. How do you expect me to go out like this?, she asked him, and he replied, You're meant to be able to lift your dress up at any time, and pull down the top, and just have sex.' . That little story pretty much sums up the attitude of wearing an Ossie Clark. They are sensual, sexual and yet still utterly beautiful. He as a master