Rough Stuff - Dolly March 1984

March 1984
Model Francesca Raft
Photography Graham Shearer
Styling Patricia Merk

This is a very 1984 fashion spread entitled 'Rough Stuff' featuring heavy duty fabrics.  Photography by Graham Shearer and I can only identify one of the models - Sarah Nursey of course - the ultimate Dolly model herself!  A gorgeous set of photographs, and I do like the look of tying the bottom of the pants above the ankle, as seen in the second last image.  The co-op pinafore dress is very much of this time as well .. I know I have definitely seen some ads in the issues for Co-op which I'll have to upload soon.

80's Esprit Advertisements - Round Two

Dolly magazine October 1983

Dolly magazine September 1989

Dolly magazine September 1984

Dolly magazine August 1986

Dolly magazine July 1985

Dolly magazine April 1988

Due to the popularity of the first post I did with a selection of Esprit advertisements from the 80's, I thought it was time to put some more up.  As I was a huge Esprit fan in the early 90's, the brand does hold some great memories for me.  My favourites from these pictures are the first one and probably the last one.  In the last post I was going on about the iconic Esprit tote bag (which I was proud to carry around when I was in Year 7), and alas I still don't have one!  Hmm.... may have to check ebay....