Long before M&S beckoned with their joyful ads and printed totes, Twiggy was THE Mod girl with the most. And if it was workin on the worlds first supermodel then that’s good enough for us. The scooter style mini dress is iconic of the swingin 60s but looks amazing in both Mod and modern times. Check out a couple of celebs in their designer scooter-inspired frocks and then see a couple we have in store for Summer- even Twiggy herself could have slipped into these 60s originals…

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Joseph Ribkoff – a fashion force to be reckoned with! Here’s a hot Canadian label which has been going strong since 1957 and one of those few who have successfully made it in every era since. As the man himself says: ‘I know women’ Well fair play to him – it shows! This designer label is usually described as ‘classic styling with an edge’ – but at a fraction of the designer price tags.

Ribkoff has created a product that has massive global appeal, by watching top end designers and listening to their customer’s needs they create clothing to complement the range of feminine shapes – we love that! The designer also dresses Miss America contestants so if it’s good enough for Miss California, well…

Not only do they use classic styles that are flattering to so many women, but use  unique fabrics and add embellishments for a funky twist. At Perk Up! Vintage we have a couple of stunning and very unique Ribkoff wiggle dresses from the 80’s which have been revamped into shorter, sexier styles for the modern gal.

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Former supermodel Jerry Hall auctioned off her wedding gown for a homeless charity called Emmaus - we are loving her attitude towards recycling, her ethics and of course the fact that this is a gorgeous vintage gown -circa 1989- back in circulation!

The vintage wedding dress is a form-fitting cream lace dress designed by Antony Price and she had worn it when she exchanged vows with Jagger in Bali in 1990. Jerry commented:

“I love it that my dresses can have a new lease of life in someone else’s wardrobe I just thought, ‘This is a great way of recycling (But) it’s really odd to think that some other woman might wear it at her wedding. I just hope whoever she is has more luck than I did!”

We have an amazing dress we think would make a stunning wedding gown – or just make you feel like rock n’ roll royalty should the occasion arise! Check it out…

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There is some debate over who invented the mini. Mary Quant’s boutique, Bazaar, on the King’s Road, Chelsea was one of the first places that sold them in 1965. French fashion designer, André Courrèges, also added mini skirts to his fashion collection in 1965.

We love the style of the sixties and the wow factor that’s still evoked by wearing a mini or bold striking abstract prints.

Check out how fantastic J Lo looks in this 60s inspired creation…we reckon she’d look just as hot in our Mocha Mini Dress which btw is only gonna be listed for another 9 days…this is one dress that has to be worn for true appreciation -as the pics just don’t do it justice

Kate Moss well known for her love of vintage look fantastic in abstract prints …our Abstract Argyle Print Tunic would be sure to set heads turning!

Just add shorts & shoe boots to recreate this look! Click on for more info!

Click here to Check out our 60s category for more great pieces from this era!

Until next time!

Take Care

Sharon & Lisa

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