Groovy Collection (page 2)

Stylish Lady Driving a Car

Stylish Lady Holding a Basket of Flowers

Stylish Lady With a Poodle on a Leash

Floral Thank You

Decorated Cat

Flower, Mushroom, Butterfly, and Ladybug

Groovy Couple with Beards

Capability Brown boutique, Carnaby Street
Capability Brown, a sister boutique to I Was Lord Kitcheners Valet in Carnaby Street, London during the swinging sixties. Date: 1967

Janet Lyle wearing a silk culotte suit from Annacat
Janet Lyle, who with her business partner, Maggie Keswick, ran Annacat, the South Kensington boutique favoured by some of the smartest young women of London including Lady Herbert

1960s knitting crochet pattern for dress modelled by Twiggy
Front cover of a crochet pattern for a quick crochet suit in Twilleys Stalite wool, worn here by archetypal sixties model, Twiggy. Date: c.1966

First cover of London Life magazine
Very first cover of London Life magazine, published on 9th October 1965 with an eye-catching oversized date line and a photograph of sixties supermodel Celia Hammond photographed by Terence Donovan

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Sweet Fanny Adams, Carnaby Street, 1960s
A woman in large sunglasses sporting a feather boa poses outside Sweet Fanny Adams, a Carnaby Street womenswear boutique founded by Henry Moss

Mens boutique in Carnaby Street, 1960s
Interesting view (in a convex mirror) of the interior of a mens boutique in Carnaby Street, the fashionable epicentre of swinging sixties London

Judy Whitehouse wearing Granny Takes a Trip blouse
Judy Whitehouse, a plastic surgery nurse, featuring in London Life magazines What People are Wearing section in a brown suede suit from Trog in Paris worn with a beige silk blouse from Granny Takes a

Jewellery designer Carol Russell in Biba
Carol Russell, a freelance jewellery designer wearing a jersey trouser suit from Biba in a brown and beige check. The necklace is one of her own and was available from Tony Armstrong boutique

British models bring the London look to Paris, 1966
A group of four British models pose for the camera in Paris in the Boulevard St. Germain, 1966. They had flown over along with Alice Pollack and Ossie Clark of the Quorum boutique

1960s fashion in London Life magazine
Part of a fashion spread in extremely groovy, but short-lived London Life magazine in 1966. Man on the left wears a pillar box red blazer by Rodex

Charlotte Rampling in Jean Varon
Actress Charlotte Rampling (born 1946) pictured in her Avengers dress by Jean Varon (designed by British designer John Bates), black and white crepe

Floral cotton anorak by Neatawear, 1965
Model wearing a summer anorak in a cotton floral print by Neatawear, matched with a bra and hipster shorts. Date: 1965

Ricki Reed dress and Ascher silk outfit, 1965
On the left, a prim Victorian-printed cotton dress by Ricki Reed, with pique collar and cuffs, the skirt stiffly quilted from the hips

Emma Booker and Clare Peploe, standing in front of a butcher, both wearing yellow embroidered Afghan sheepskin jackets, which are prototypes of ones they will sell in their shop The Yellow Room

Advert for Wolsey nylons
A pair of legs wearing and advertising Wolsey nylon stockings. They appear to be wearing a very groovy pair of wedge shoes as well. Date: 1947

1960s fashion
Model wearing a lilac spotted Tricel shirt with deep plum bellbottoms. Both by Londonus. The leather flat shoes are from Russell and Bromley and the hoop earrings from Corocraft

Amanda Sturge in a checked trouser suit by Bee Young
Amanda Sturge, featured in the pages of London Life magazine in 1966 in a feature called, What People Are Wearing in Bri-Nylon

Carnaby street shoppers, 1966
A couple of typical young Carnaby Street shoppers in 1966, dressed fashionably to visit the myriad of cool and happening shops lining the street at the height of the swinging sixties in London

Dana렂est wearing a Biba moire suit
Model DanaÙáéest wearing a purple moire trouser suit from Biba with a polo blouse made for her. Her son, Alexander, nearly three, wears navy trousers from Grade One

Lilac velvet trouser suit by Bagatel, 1966
Lilac embossed velvet trouser suit with long lean jacket by Bagatel worn with a navy woollen scarf from W. Bill, sunglasses from Correna and gloves by Morley. 1966

Menswear 1965 from London Life magazine
Two fine cotton shirts, both crisply collared and cuffed in white and both fly-fronted. Flowery one is beige and white with tie to match by James Douglas, 4 guineas at Clobber in Blackheath

Disco trouser suit, 1965
For the young individualist - a disco trouser suit in pitch black rayon Tricel - shell top with polka dots partners with sassy trumpet trews

Silver hood and boots by Martha Hill
Medieval style silver glitter hood and boots tucked inside a party coat both by Martha Hill at High Thyme. Date: 1966

Susan Small and Mr Dino of America dresses, 1965
All-white dress by Susan Small in crisp Arnel sharkskin with tramline stitching that breaks into sharp pleats above the knee. Made to drip and dry and stay just the way it is

Holiday clothes - dungarees and trouser suit, 1965
Suggested casual clothes for holidays in 1965. On the left, dungarees in red sailcloth squared off low at the back, the legs boldly banded with black and white (from Fortnum and Mason)

Sidwall floral trouser suit, 1965
A trouser suit with an Edwardian jacket, turquoise shantung silk blouse by Sidwall worn with a yellow hat from Woollands and beige suede shoes from Elliott Narrow Fitting Shops. Date: 1965

Fredrica trouser suit, Marimekko dress, 1965 fashion
Trouser suit by Fredrica in linen-textured rayon by Manko covered in stylised flowers scattered lightly on the top, closely massed on the trousers

Printed floral linen suit by Tiktiner of France, 1965
Pink, yellow, white chalky flowers on champagne linen blazer suit by Tiktiner of France worn with a cream straw hat by Otto Lucas. Date: 1965

Tatler front cover - a valentine for debutantes 1965
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing a face framing heart shaped wig from Rose Evansky. Date: 1965

Sea Siren outfits, 1966
Some suggested high fashion outfits for Cowes during the sixties. A dazzlingly striped cat suit in jersey by Jean Varon on the left and a pirate red towelling shorts with white piping

London Life front cover, 24 September 1966
Front cover of London Life, the short-lived but very groovy magazine which captured the style and spirit of sixties London briefly from 1964 to 1966

London Life front cover featuring the model Ro
Front cover of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

London Life front cover featuring Ungaro
Front cover by Brian Duffy of the impossibly groovy London Life magazine which ran for just two years between 1965 and 1966 but chronicled the life and times of swinging sixties London

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"Tony Blackburn with some groovy things, Carnaby Street: A trip down memory lane to the vibrant 1960s" Step into the time machine and transport yourself back to the swinging 60s, where Tony Blackburn was at the forefront of all things groovy. One iconic destination that epitomized this era was none other than Carnaby Street. This bustling street in London became a haven for fashion-forward individuals who embraced their unique style. Imagine strolling through Carnaby Street in the 1960s, surrounded by groovy people dressed in bold patterns and psychedelic colors. The energy on this street was infectious as everyone showcased their individuality through fashion choices that pushed boundaries. London Life magazine captured the essence of this Swinging City perfectly on its front cover in July 1966. The image depicted fashionable men and women strutting confidently along Carnaby Street, showcasing cutting-edge trends that were truly in the height of fashion. But it wasn't just London that embraced these groovy vibes; even Grangetown, Middlesbrough got a taste of it during the 1970s. People from all walks of life adorned themselves with flamboyant outfits inspired by disco balls and neon platforms - a true reflection of their love for boogieing. Speaking of disco balls, they became synonymous with everything groovy during those times. Whether big or small, these shiny spheres added an extra touch of glamour to any party or dance floor. And let's not forget about glitter hands. These sparkling accessories were a must-have for anyone wanting to add some pizzazz to their outfit. Fashionistas also looked beyond London for inspiration as Paris fashions made waves across Europe. London Life once again featured captivating images on its front cover showcasing how French style blended seamlessly with British flair.