Layla...

When you think of sixties fashion icons, you may immediately think of Twiggy, Brigitte Bardot, Jackie O, and Sharon Tate (just to name a few). Another name with an influential print in fashion history is famed muse Pattie Boyd.
English model and photographer Pattie Boyd was the first wife of Beatles George Harrison. They met during the filming of "Hard Days Night" where she was cast as a schoolgirl fan for the film. George was so taken by her that one of the first things he said to Pattie was "Will you marry me?". They did end up marrying, in January of 1966. Many believe that Harrison's love song "Something" from Abbey Road, was inspired by his wife Pattie.
In the late 60's Eric Clapton and George Harrison became close friends. Clapton contributed guitar work on Harrison's song :"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" on The Beatles White Album but remained uncredited, and Harrison played guitar (under the pen name L'Angelo Misterioso) on Cream's "Badge" from the album Goodbye. It was reported during that time that Clapton fell in love with Pattie, and Pattie's 17 year old sister Paula. Paula moved in with Clapton, but soon left him after she heard his song "Layla" as it confirmed that he had been using her as a substitute for her older sister. The title "Layla" was inspired by a Persian story called "Layla and the Majnun". The story is about a moon princess who was married off by her father to someone other than the man who was desperately in love with her, resulting in the mans madness.
Pattie divorced George in 1977 and married Eric Clapton in 1979. Clapton also wrote the song "Wonderful Tonight" for Patti as she was getting herself ready to attend Paul and Linda McCartney's annual Buddy Holly Party. They divorced in 1988.
Even John Lennon and Mick Jagger were said to having crushes on Pattie Boyd, with Jagger admitting he had failed to seduce her for years.

Pattie has modeled throughout the 60's and 70's, wearing designers such as Mary Quant, Ossie Clark, and Karl Lagerfeld's Chloe collection (to name a few). Mary Quant is credited for popularizing mini skirts/mini dress trend during the mid sixties "Swinging London". She is also credited for the invention of hot pants during this decade too. Ossie Clark became a cult figure on Londons fashion scene during the 60's and 70's, incorporating floral and exotic prints to pantsuits, coats, and tulip shaped skirts. Even the queen of mod, Twiggy, has commented that she based her own look on Boyd when starting her modeling career.

This photo (bottom) is inspired by the photo of Patti wearing Ossie Clark (right). Our version is a vibrant red and paisley printed long dress with a double V neckline($45). Pair our dress with gladiator sandals and wooden beaded necklace for a late 60's comeback!

Don't forget FOUND has all your "Swinging Sixties" options from shift dresses, to printed maxi dresses and everything in between. Come shop!