Friday, October 02, 2009

1966 Op Art Furs

It's 1966. Op Art and graphic designs have swept the fashion industry. Fur salons follow suit with seamed and stenciled designs.

A ski coat in stripes of black and white French rabbit fur by Mr. Fred for Fur and Sport. Sold for $275 in 1966 (about $1810 in today's dollar).

Black and white stripes are stenciled onto calf hair in this suit by Albert Alfus. The straight jacket has epaulettes on the shoulders and is matched to a hip hugger skirt. Sold for $350 in 1966 (about $2303 in today's dollar). Matching hat by Halston of Bergdorf Goodman.

The same suit in giraffe spotted stenciled calf hair. Sold for $350 in 1966 (about $2303 in today's dollar). Matching hat by Halston of Bergdorf Goodman. Fur leggings can be worn over boots.


A checkerboard seamed suit in black and white long hair rabbit by Barlan consists of a cardigan jacket and hip hugger skirt. Sold for $275 in 1966 (about $1810 in today's dollar). Matching fez style hat was also available.