Ossie Clark
Swinging Sixties British couturier and central figure of the Chelsea Set. Bold serif 'Ossie Clark' with 'Made in London, England' marks the earliest pieces; 'Ossie Clark for Radley' with 'Designed in England' is the key 1970s collaboration label to know.
- Origin
- England
- Founded
- 1965
- Category
- High Fashion
- Documented eras
- 3
How Ossie Clark labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1960–1969
1960s vintage Ossie Clark tags
Tags from the 1960s often feature bold serif fonts Ossie Clark’s name is prominently displayed, sometimes with “Made in London, England” included.
- Tags from the 1960s often feature bold serif fonts.
- Ossie Clark’s name is prominently displayed, sometimes with “Made in London, England” included.
- Some tags are simple, focusing primarily on the designer’s name without additional design elements.
- The tags are typically white or light-colored, with black or dark text.
How to spot it
Tags from the 1960s often feature bold serif fonts — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Strong collector demand; 1960s examples command premiums in good condition.
1970–1979
1970s vintage Ossie Clark tags
The branding shifts to include collaborations, such as “Ossie Clark for Radley.” Tags often include the phrase “Designed by Ossie Clark” in bold lettering.
- The branding shifts to include collaborations, such as “Ossie Clark for Radley.”.
- Tags often include the phrase “Designed by Ossie Clark” in bold lettering.
- Square or rectangular tags are common, with a focus on the designer’s name and the collaboration partner.
- Some tags from this era are more decorative, featuring unique fonts or design elements around the text.
- Tags might also include size indicators or washing instructions, often in smaller fonts.
How to spot it
The branding shifts to include collaborations, such as “Ossie Clark for Radley.” — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Solid vintage interest; 1970s pieces in clean condition attract steady demand.
1980–1989
1980s vintage Ossie Clark tags
The font used on the tags remains bold but becomes more standardized across different garments “Made in London, England” is a recurring phrase, emphasizing the origin of the garment.
- The font used on the tags remains bold but becomes more standardized across different garments.
- “Made in London, England” is a recurring phrase, emphasizing the origin of the garment.
- The tags are often simpler in design compared to the 1970s, focusing on the Ossie Clark name with fewer decorative elements.
- Tags may include size and care instructions, typically located below the main branding.
How to spot it
The font used on the tags remains bold but becomes more standardized across different garments — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Good vintage demand; 1980s label detail is a key value driver.