Vintage Mod Psychedelic 60's MR FISH Purple & Maroon VELVET Designer Bow Tie

Fun and rare vintage late 60's to early 70's find, vintage bow tie, by England designer Michael Fish. Soft, plus velvet in eye-catching purple tone with maroon silk lining. Mr. Fish tag attached at adjustable strap. Some wear, very light discoloration at center, strap show light wear and tear, but perfectly functionable. Bow measures 4 1/2" wide x 3". 

Michael Fish was born in 1940 in Essex. He started his career in fashion from working for a respectable fashion house - Collet's , in the mid-1950's. His highly imaginative and colorful designs helped the company to move with the times. Their first ready to wear shirts designed by Michael Fish were significantly different from their standard offerings. He changed the cut of a high collared shirt - he made the points larger and more widely spread and he introduced embroidery and ruffles. His designs for accessories were also revolutionary - his ties were wide and his pocket handkerchiefs were specially hand-blocked and printed.

Mr. Fish was also one of the first designers to venture into gender-bending territory with his designs for dresses for men. The most memorable one is a white dress worn by Mick Jagger for The Rolling Stones free concert in Hyde Park on  5th July  1969.

A year later, David Bowie, on the cover of his album The Man Who Sold the World wore colorful velvet frock designed by Mr. Fish. David Bowie again wore Mr. Fish on the cover of the magazine, Curious

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