1970s The Chariot Cosmic Couture Color Block Pointed Hem Velour Long Sleeve Top / Medium
“Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, opened by husband-and-wife team Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch, they were apart of the former Dutch art collective ‘The Fool’. The Fool was best known for designing the store, artwork, and clothing for the Beatles, Apple Boutique a ready to wear shop that lasted only one year, in 1968. And painting the Aquarius Theater for the L.A. production of Hair 1968-1971.
Cosmic Couture was opened in 1970 in L.A. on Melrose, inside you would find the rainbow front desk coordinated with the clothes, which included selections from handmade pieces, and their own Cosmic Couture line. Cosmic Couture had been attributed to faming the west coast ‘Hippie Chic’ aesthetic, these two tops are wonderful examples of Cosmic Coutures groovy vibes.
Dance the night away in this 1970s “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, color block velour top. Made of plush jersey velour color blocked in pink, blue, and gold. Deep v-neckline, long sleeves, and slightly fitted silhouette with pointed hem back and front. Unlined, fabric has stretch, the bust is accented with a silver-tone and rhinestone star pin (removable). Label: “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot circa 1970s. In beautiful vintage condition, very faint color bleed at the armpits (un-seen when worn, shown in last photo), no other flaws to note, hand washed and ready to wear.
Measurements *taken un-stretched
Estimated modern women's size Medium
Shoulder to Shoulder 14"
Shoulder to Sleeve Cuff 24"
Bust 38"
Waist 34"
Length Shoulder to Hem Middle 26”
Length Shoulder to Side Hem 22’
“Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, opened by husband-and-wife team Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch, they were apart of the former Dutch art collective ‘The Fool’. The Fool was best known for designing the store, artwork, and clothing for the Beatles, Apple Boutique a ready to wear shop that lasted only one year, in 1968. And painting the Aquarius Theater for the L.A. production of Hair 1968-1971.
Cosmic Couture was opened in 1970 in L.A. on Melrose, inside you would find the rainbow front desk coordinated with the clothes, which included selections from handmade pieces, and their own Cosmic Couture line. Cosmic Couture had been attributed to faming the west coast ‘Hippie Chic’ aesthetic, these two tops are wonderful examples of Cosmic Coutures groovy vibes.
Dance the night away in this 1970s “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, color block velour top. Made of plush jersey velour color blocked in pink, blue, and gold. Deep v-neckline, long sleeves, and slightly fitted silhouette with pointed hem back and front. Unlined, fabric has stretch, the bust is accented with a silver-tone and rhinestone star pin (removable). Label: “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot circa 1970s. In beautiful vintage condition, very faint color bleed at the armpits (un-seen when worn, shown in last photo), no other flaws to note, hand washed and ready to wear.
Measurements *taken un-stretched
Estimated modern women's size Medium
Shoulder to Shoulder 14"
Shoulder to Sleeve Cuff 24"
Bust 38"
Waist 34"
Length Shoulder to Hem Middle 26”
Length Shoulder to Side Hem 22’
“Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, opened by husband-and-wife team Yosha Leeger and Barry Finch, they were apart of the former Dutch art collective ‘The Fool’. The Fool was best known for designing the store, artwork, and clothing for the Beatles, Apple Boutique a ready to wear shop that lasted only one year, in 1968. And painting the Aquarius Theater for the L.A. production of Hair 1968-1971.
Cosmic Couture was opened in 1970 in L.A. on Melrose, inside you would find the rainbow front desk coordinated with the clothes, which included selections from handmade pieces, and their own Cosmic Couture line. Cosmic Couture had been attributed to faming the west coast ‘Hippie Chic’ aesthetic, these two tops are wonderful examples of Cosmic Coutures groovy vibes.
Dance the night away in this 1970s “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot, color block velour top. Made of plush jersey velour color blocked in pink, blue, and gold. Deep v-neckline, long sleeves, and slightly fitted silhouette with pointed hem back and front. Unlined, fabric has stretch, the bust is accented with a silver-tone and rhinestone star pin (removable). Label: “Cosmic Couture” by The Chariot circa 1970s. In beautiful vintage condition, very faint color bleed at the armpits (un-seen when worn, shown in last photo), no other flaws to note, hand washed and ready to wear.
Measurements *taken un-stretched
Estimated modern women's size Medium
Shoulder to Shoulder 14"
Shoulder to Sleeve Cuff 24"
Bust 38"
Waist 34"
Length Shoulder to Hem Middle 26”
Length Shoulder to Side Hem 22’