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A Brief Guide to Vintage Looks and Labels by the Oracle of Abingdon Road

Key Looks Key designers/labels
Disco Roy Halston
Studio 54 Bill Blass
1940’s influence Yves Saint Laurent
Punk Vivienne Westwood
Kaftans Zandra Rhodes
Glam rock Mr Freedom
Floral / nature patterns Ossie Clark & Celia Birtwell
Wrap dresses Diane von Furstenberg
Folk / ethnic look Thea Porter & Missoni
Decorative arts & crafts Sonia Rykiel
Japanese influence Issey Miyake
Granny dresses Laura Ashley
Medieval styling Bill Gibb
Art Deco Biba
Hotpants Granny Takes a Trip
Denim Calvin Klein
Unisex   Ralph Lauren
Knickerbockers Jean Muir