In 1971 Aristos and his brother Achilleas went into business together to form "Ariella Fashions." The clothing labels then changed from simply just "Aristos" to "designed by Aristos."
Late Sixties Suede Mini Dress, £145
(picture courtesy of http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/, currently available at http://www.sixtiespop.co.uk/)
The company greatly expanded in the 70's. After new locations on Carnaby Street, Oxford Street, Duke Street and Newburgh Street, Punch Magazine named Aristos "the power of Carnaby Street."
1970's Silk Chevron Dress
(courtesy of http://www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk/)
70's Mushroom Dress
(courtesy of www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk)
70's Novelty Print Dress
(courtesy of www.vintage-a-peel.co.uk)
Aristos eventually became a wholesale label that sold to large retailers. In 1974 there were already 9 different branches including stores in the USA and Switzerland.
1970's Chiffon Dress
(currently for sale at http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/emmapeelpants/)
The label continued until 1985 when Aristos was shot to death. Although, the name was still running in the wholesale division. Throughout the 80's and 90's Ariella Fashion received many fashion awards and Achilleas kept his place in fashion by founding important organizations such as the British Fashion Council.
(Sorry I have not posted in so long! I have been working on a Biba article. I just need to get some facts straightened out before I can post it.)
19 comments:
yess!
ive never heard of aristos but i like the pictures you posted a lot
why was he shot?
I missed you Nicola! I know what its like when you want to get a post just right. It took me so long to do my denim post. Art takes time but its fun too.
BTW "Blow Up" is coming on Turner Classic Movies next month. I couldn't get it at Blockbuster so I'm glad that I'll finally see it.
Wow...I thought I was pretty knowledgeable about vintage but Aristos is new to me. Love the suede dress!
60s and 70s fashion has been one of my interests for quite some time. I learned alot from reading your blog. I have alot of my granpa's family photo's from that time. He's a folk, blues and jazz purist as well as a rocker. I don't have any of his gig photo's though. My grandparent's don't understand why I wanted the pictures.Theres something about the feel of that era that I'm attracted to.
My favorite movie is "Peeping Tom". Its a psychological thriller made in 1960. Have you seen it?
your blog is soooo amazing, it actually scares me sometimes
yey! you posted! That last chiffon dress is stunning.
shot to death? Yowza.
I love those pics. Very inspiring.
really?? cool! i hzd to change it to give myself bangs because i didnt have them in the picture i used
Nicola!!!
someone just sent me an anonymous comment on my blog with a myspace link saying "hey i think its that guy" and i was all confused like what guy?? and i went to it and i think its marianne faithfulls guitarist!!!
for one thing: how does this anonymous person know?
but anyway, heres the link www.myspace.com/belowfimusic
possibly...but i dont think she has myspace and shed probably email me rather than comment on my blog
a mystery!
You are such a dedicated blogger! And your posts are always incredible. Aristos looks awesome!
I have given you a Rockin' Girl Blogger Badge because you page is awesome.
i love that 1970s chiffon dress
so kimono like and cute
Your blog is my morning highlight
yes, if i look at it in more of a mod way, its so much better!
i soo thought of your Doors folders when i was posting that!
i remember when you showed me...i was in awe!
yes i have a file titled "people" too and thats where all my celebrity pictures are..and in my prince folder i divide them into years too (okay okay....decades)
a new post is just around the corner...i can SMELL it!
Hi,
my name is gemma and i work for Ariella formally Aristos. I would like to get in contact with Nicola!
i would love to share information about us with you and if you ahve any images of vinatge garments that would be great.
please email me on gemma@ariella.co.uk
thanks
Gemz
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