1970s Red Hand Painted Char Jacket designer-ossie-clark I have had this version

I have had this version in a full length but the hem seems properly done and not new so I suspect a girl had it shortened at the time of purchase - this was often done during this time period

The kimono was a stunning example of hand embroidery work and I had it in my personal archives for years

The dropped waist has a lattice work of sequins - this same lattice detailing is also on the bottom hem of the top

they are each insanely wide

It has almost an Edwardian Pannier feel to it and I am crushed that there is no longer a label present as I am certain it would be a piece made by a well known design house

1970s Red Hand Painted Char Jacket designer-ossie-clark I have had this versionThe Char label is one of the best of the hand made hippie chic labels from the sixties and seventies and has a cult like following and I have a couple of really unusual pieces to share! I am still having that little hippie chic bohemian moment this season so forgive me the indulgence of sharing it with you. There is just something about these late 1960s, early 1970s hand made, (and often made to order), soft as butter leathers that just feel right for