Heroine extraordinaire, Mrs. Emma Peel (inimitably played by Diana Rigg) was part of the team that made up the British TV show The Avengers, along with John Steed (Patrick MacNee). Her 1965-67 stint was a heyday for the show not only because of the acting and story writing, but because of Mrs. Peel's wardrobe, first designed by John Bates, and later Alun Hughes. Bates created mod minis for Mrs. Peel before they had become mainstream, and she was also known for her fighting suits, used for her highly accomplished martial arts and fencing scenes. This fall, take on diabolical masterminds in style…Emma Peel style.
Thank you for posting Mary! Emma Peel is my ultimate heroine, and I've listed a number of items, including patterns for the DIY Mrs. Peels. These are all in my Etsy store.
These are available at Poppy's Vintage Clothing on Ruby Lane Vintage 60s Blue & Yellow Linen Pansuit Vintage 1970s Brown Wool Courreges Jumper with Net Top Vintage 60s Gold Legging Boot NOS Vintage 70s Ivory Black & Ivory Maxi Coat
Anyone else? I'm planning to write a blog this week about Mrs. Peel, and would love to feature VFG members!
These are 70s, they have the mojo though. Ferragamo black leather boots: Ferragamo Vintage Black Leather Boots 4.5 B by JoulesVintage, on Flickr http://www.etsy.com/listing/79365148/70s-vintage-ferragamo-boots-black
We're adding this to The Vintage Merchant on Ruby Lane this week...(the photos are click-able links to the shops) and this suede vest will be going on KitschNCollectibles on Etsy...
Here is one that might be a bit late for Mrs. Peel, but seems very inspired by her! Circa early 1970s grey & purple wool knit Estévez for Cezar four-piece set: zip-front jumpsuit, blouse, jacket and skirt, to mix and match
