Paolo Roversi (b.1947)

Two unique polaroid portraits, 1985, comprised of one portrait of of Isabelle Pascoe, 1985, the model in top hat by The Hat Shop, 'wispy lace blouse by Katharine Hamnett' and tulle petticoats from Tatters, Polaroid no D 502 7927 9, image size 24 by 19cm; and one portrait of Lady Angie Rawlinson, 1985, in a black 'encrusted crustaceous' hat by Sue Blane, lobster brooch by Sean Barrett, YSL velvet bustier and jet bead necklace by Butler & Wilson, Polaroid no C522 7703 8, image size 240 x 190mm.

These polaroids are out-takes for a 'New Hattiness' feature published in British Vogue, November, 1985.

Provenance: The late John Hind collection. Hind was the Features editor for British Vogue from 1980-1992.