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Mod Poster Dress Fashion by Harry Gordon


'Mystic Eye' Mod Poster Dress Fashion
Designed by Harry Gordon
Manufactured by Poster Dresses Ltd in London
1968


'Mystic Eye' Mod Poster Dress Fashion
Designed by Harry Gordon
Manufactured by Poster Dresses Ltd in London
1968

These amazing mod fashion Poster Dresses were designed by British designer Harry Gordon in a series of five different designs. Released by Poster Dresses Ltd in London. Five poster dress designs included the 'Mystic Eye Dress', 'Giant Rocket Dress', 'Rose Dress', 'Pussy Cat Dress' and 'Hand Dress'. Not much is known about this particular Harry Gordon. A Google search reveals at least 100 people with the same name in the UK. But this peculiar Harry Gordon left us with an impressive series of beautiful mod fashion dresses, so where ever you are, Harry Gordon, thanks a bunch.


'The Cat' Mod Poster Dress Fashion
Designed by Harry Gordon
Manufactured by Poster Dresses Ltd in London
1968

Imprinted with oversize photographs, front and back, designed in London, England. To suit your current mod mood. The manufacturer stated "Toughness is woven into the non-woven fabric for long, l-o-n-g wear, and should you tire (which is doubtful), just cut open all the seams and hang it on your wall as a poster, or cover pillows."

'The Rose' Mod Poster Dress Fashion
Designed by Harry Gordon
Manufactured by Poster Dresses Ltd in London
1968

They were made with a blend of 75% rayon and 25% nylon. The manufacturer stated that they were also washable. not be confused with the paper dresses. If you have one of these in your closet, please do not toss and neither cut 'em up for use as a poster .

These mod fashion paper dresses now are highly collectible and can fetch well over $3000.

'Big Rocket' Mod Poster Dress Fashion
Designed by Harry Gordon
Manufactured by Poster Dresses Ltd in London
1968

That is hardly a bargain considering they were sold for $2.98 by the USA importer 'Madison House' in 1968. But if you insist to have all this fabulous eye candy, you may try your luck at Christie's London, vintage boutiques, flea markets, or online auctions.

Comments

Tracy said…
very cool..never seen these before. Added your link from my blog I wrote on 'What is Time?'.