Janey Ironside wearing Ossie Clarke
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Janey Ironside wearing Ossie Clarke
Janey Ironside (1919-1979), Professor of Fashion at the Royal College of Art from 1956-1968. She pioneered understanding of fashion as an academic subject and among her students were Bill Gibb, Sally Tuffin, Marion Foale and Ossie Clarke, whose suit in white crepe with black jet buttons is by him. Date: 1966
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1966 Academic Buttons Clarke College Crepe Ironside Ossie Professor Swinging
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In this striking photograph, Janey Ironside, a pioneering figure in the academic study of fashion, poses confidently in a chic white crepe suit designed by her student Ossie Clarke. The image, taken in London during the 1960s, captures the essence of the Swinging Sixties and the innovative spirit of the fashion world during that era. Janey Ironside (1919-1979) was a trailblazer in her field, having become the first Professor of Fashion at the prestigious Royal College of Art in 1956. Her groundbreaking work helped establish fashion as a legitimate academic subject, and her influence extended far beyond the halls of academia. Among her notable students were Bill Gibb, Sally Tuffin, and Marion Foale, as well as the talented Ossie Clarke, whose design is featured in this photograph. Clarke's suit, with its sleek white crepe fabric and dramatic black jet buttons, epitomizes the modernist aesthetic that defined the 1960s. The suit's clean lines and minimalist design reflect the era's emphasis on individuality and self-expression, values that Ironside championed throughout her career. This photograph, taken in 1966, offers a glimpse into the dynamic relationship between teacher and student, as well as the evolving world of fashion during the Swinging Sixties. It serves as a testament to Ironside's visionary leadership and the enduring impact of her legacy on the fashion industry.
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