Iconic c.1969 Ossie Clark 'Bridget' Black Crepe Plunge Front Wrap Dress designer-chanel Its an extraordinary full length

Its an extraordinary full length gown made of a good weight brocade in a deep

A bandeau halter with detachable straps tops the pencil cut skirt and is cut so you can wear it strapless or as a halter

Reference pohotos: Various Vogue from that season / Image from the book 'Alaia- Azzedine Alaia in the 21st Century

As in the skirt she mixes two knits - a neutral shot through with pink thread that has a thicker more ribbed feel

This also hides an open slit that shows a flash of leg when you sit or walk and gives the dress a touch of shape as it flares out at the hem

Iconic c.1969 Ossie Clark 'Bridget' Black Crepe Plunge Front Wrap Dress designer-chanel Its an extraordinary full lengthOssie 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