Introducing....Headline Ladies of the 60's and 70's...

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From the first moment I saw these images, I knew that Studio 32 would be an amazing collection!

 With Twiggy and ? is this in a Vidal Sassoon haircut and dramatic Mary Quant makeup as inspiration, named in honour of the great female singers of the era,
you know these designs are going to be stylish and and feminine,
retro and current, all at the same time!

 Can you name the singers  from my hints?
(I knew most of them, but had to ask the Hubby for help with one.
Being a Brit he knew right away - he still amazes me!)


born in Memphis, Tennessee
the "Queen of Soul"
she demands "Respect"

born in West Hampstead, London
credited for bringing "Motown" to the UK on her television show
Favourite song?  "Up on the Roof"
I also love it when James Taylor and Carol King sing this.....

born in Los Angeles, California
known for her vast range of styles....Blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz and gospel!
although my favourite of her's is "At Last" which is a favourite wedding song.....
I couldn't find it on you tube....but here's one for you... "Somethings Got a Hold on Me"

From Port Arthur, Texas
"The Queen of Rock and Roll"
favourite song?  "Piece of My Heart"

Born in Glasgow, Scotland
first British female singer to perform behind the Iron Curtain
once married to Barrie Gibb
 favourite song?  "To Sir With Love"


Born in Epsom, UK
also wrote songs using the pseudonym "Al Grant"
in 1968 while performing with Harry Belafonte, she touched his arm...
and insisted that the recording be used on US television....ground breaking for the time...
favourite song?  "Downtown"

born in Dagenham, UK
known for performing bare foot
turned to nudism in her 60's
is now a psychotherapist
favourite song?  "Always Something There to Remind Me"
check it out here
(don't you think they should have had the model take off her shoes?)

born in Tiger Bay, Wales
has recorded three theme songs for Bond movies
(I loved her performance on the Oscars show last year!)
here she is at the Brit awards


Knit in +RowanYarns classic yarns Cotton Glace and Handknit Cotton
in shades "Black and "Bleached"

Knit one of these and you'll be in style and on trend for years!

ROWAN STUDIO 32
coming to your favourite Rowan Yarn Stockist soon!
#RowanYarns #knitting #Studio32 #CottonGlace #Handknitcotton

Comments

  1. Candice2 August 2013 at 17:22

    Got 'em all! Piece of cake.

    I'm kind of sorry to think that Twig, MQ, Sandie Shaw et al are retro.

    The model slightly resembles Pattie Boyd, but not quite 'British Bird" like.

    Ahhh, those were the days . . .

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  2. Anonymous2 August 2013 at 23:13

    The cover sweater looks very much like Julia Farwell-clay's Albers sweater in the summer Interweave Knits. Interesting convergence.

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