Iconic 1972 Ossie Clark Couture Black Moss Crepe Wrapped Cuddly Dress w Bishop Sleeves designer-norman-hartnell A version of this has

A version of this has recently been reissued and is all the rage - this is the original and in the rarest and most desirable of all the colors you see it in (normally it is silver or gold or black) - the mod

They are fabulous when you go on vacation and an easy way to add an instant pop of vintage glam to the beach or pool

The bodice is a double layer of the jersey and the skirt is unlined

again emphasizing that stunning curve of the skirt

Iconic 1972 Ossie Clark Couture Black Moss Crepe Wrapped Cuddly Dress w Bishop Sleeves designer-norman-hartnell A version of this hasIf you want to know the mindset in which Ossie Clark designed his clothes then this little story will explain everything during a fitting, Ossie 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