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Akehurst Collection

Background imageAkehurst Collection: Who People Are Dating - Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott

Who People Are Dating - Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott
Musical duo, and, at the time, romantically linked couple, Diane Ferraz and Nicky Scott who performed together in the band, The Ferris Wheel, pairing black female singers with white male performers

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - April Olrich

What People Are Wearing - April Olrich
The actress and ballet dancer April Olrich (1933 - 2014) wearing a real fishnet top over a body stocking and Jaeger denim hipsters with tie sides. Soleless sandals as worn in South Africa. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Mrs Peter Cook (Wendy Snowden)

What People Are Wearing - Mrs Peter Cook (Wendy Snowden)
Wendy Cook, n饠 Snowden, first wife of the comedian Peter Cook. The couple married in 1963 and divorced in 1970. In this photo

Background imageAkehurst Collection: White gangster hat by Edward Mann

White gangster hat by Edward Mann
Model wearing a white gabardine " gangster" hat with red, white and blue striped band by Edward Mann. Worn with make-up by Richard Hudnut using bright pink bloom cream rouge for the hearts

Background imageAkehurst Collection: Straw stetson hat by Peter Shepherd

Straw stetson hat by Peter Shepherd
Model wearing a navy straw stetson with blue, pink and white band by Peter Shepherd. Worn with make-up by Max Factor. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: Straw hats by Otto Lucas Junior and Chez Elle

Straw hats by Otto Lucas Junior and Chez Elle
On the left: model wearing a plum straw hat with versatile brim by Otto Lucas Junior. To give her that natural, glowing look

Background imageAkehurst Collection: Beret covered in lilac flowers

Beret covered in lilac flowers
Model wearing an Easter beret covered in lilac flowers. Worn with make-up by Max Factor. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: Leather Breton by Chez Elle

Leather Breton by Chez Elle
Model wearing a beige and white leather Breton tied under the chin by Chez Elle. Worn with make-up by Helena Rubinstein using " French Beige" Silk Tone Foundation under " Golden

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing Underneath - Front page

What People Are Wearing Underneath - Front page
Model wearing a flowery bra and girdle - two tones of pink on navy, with purple crepon shirt by John Craig. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - H鬨ne Lang

What People Are Wearing - H鬨ne Lang
The ex-Patou model H鬨 ne Lang wearing a heavy navy wool boucl頣 oat and dress. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Anna Neagle

What People Are Wearing - Anna Neagle
The popular English stage and film actress and singer Anna Neagle (1904 - 1986) wearing a printed chiffon evening dress designed by Rahvis. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Philomena King

What People Are Wearing - Philomena King
Philomena King wearing a black and white coney coat from the John Bates Avenger collection. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Sandra Naylor

What People Are Wearing - Sandra Naylor
Sandra Naylor wearing a black, red and beige silk dress with matching scarf from Deliss. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Elizabeth Barham

What People Are Wearing - Elizabeth Barham
Elizabeth Barham wearing a lightweight wool dress in Liberty print from Jane & Jane 1966 spring collection. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Jillian Robertson

What People Are Wearing - Jillian Robertson
The Australian journalist Jillian Robertson wearing a saffron Buddhist robe she bought in Saigon where she was reporting on the war in Vietnam. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: London Life jewels presentation

London Life jewels presentation
Model wearing a pear-shaped, round and baguette diamond necklace, a pear-shaped, marquise, round and baguette diamond clip, an emerald-cut diamond ring, a round diamond ring, marquise diamond

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Viscountess Dunluce

What People Are Wearing - Viscountess Dunluce
The Viscountess Dunluce wearing a demure dress which she bought short, found matching material and had it transformed into this long dress. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Amanda Grinling

What People Are Wearing - Amanda Grinling
The actress Amanda Grinling wearing a dress she made herself using a finged stole in pink and purple striped wool. The top is pink rayon. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Judy McMinn

What People Are Wearing - Judy McMinn
Judy McMinn wearing a peach cognac coat from the Bagatel Spring collection. Date: 1966

Background imageAkehurst Collection: What People Are Wearing - Faith Shuckburgh

What People Are Wearing - Faith Shuckburgh
Faith Shuckburgh wearing an eau de Nil striped furnishing-velvet suit by Annacat. Date: 1966


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