This is an extremely rare, original 1970s womens shirt/jacket from Tommy Roberts’ pop art styled emporium, Mr Freedom.
This shirt (it could be worn as a lightweight jacket) is typically early 70s styled with a pointy
cuff which you also see on contemporary clothes by Biba, Bus Stop and Ossie
Clark.
Mr Freedom’s clothes were bright & bold colours with pop art styling combined with a heavy dose of 1950s American rock n roll influence.
This shirt is white with a printed electric blue windowpane check with a bright
pink and purple satin applique of a pair of Scottie dogs on the breast pocket.
Mr Freedom moved from 430 Kings Road in December 1970 and opened in
Kensington Church Street until 1972 when he closed the shop for his new City
Lights venture. So it’s very easy to date.
In 1971 the British Council of Industrial Design described Mr Freedom as having an "unquenchable enthusiasm for all things bright and in outrageously bad taste". So are the Scotties cute & fun or
deliberately dubious taste? I know what
Elton would say.
A rare piece of rock n roll history.
Size
Bust measures 36 inches Waist:
32 inches
Condition
It’s in good condition but does have an issue. There is one small hole between
the middle two buttons. It’s only in the top layer of fabric and so it doesn’t
go right through the garment. Also it’s not under any strain so it won’t get any
bigger More importantly it is hidden beneath the wide overlap of the buttonhole
side of the shirt. Apart from that one issue it’s really strong and completely
wearable.
Puddletown Tom is all about great mens
& womens clothes of the 60’s and 70’s - mod, dandy, psychedelia and glam. Carnaby
Street, Kings Road, British boutiques and European chic.
It’s not all big names. It’s more about
pieces with great style. Groovy stuff with a bit of rock n roll edge.
IF YOU WANT MORE…..
I’ve got a huge collection of mens and womens 60’s and 70’s clothes
which I’ve had for years and now I’m selling. If this is your sort of thing
please take a look at my other items. Select Puddletown Tom as a saved seller
to keep an eye on my postings as I’ll be listing new pieces every week.