1967 Carnaby Street Poster, I was Lord Kitchener's Valet, by Hans, psychedelic swinging sixties, fashion Advertising, wall art decor
An original 1967 shopfront advertising poster of the iconic "I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet" fashion store on Carnaby Street, London. It shows a psychedalic Swinging Sixties couple in London, dressed in the militaria that the shop was well known for and started quite a fashion trend at the time. The girl is in tall boots and a mini skirt and military jacket, and the man is dressed as a Redcoat and is barefoot with a guitar.
Austin Powers would have shopped here without a doubt.
Groovy baby, London groovy yeah!
Dimensions: 30 in x 20 in (76 cm x 50 cm)
Note: there is some wear to the lettering in the top left and markings on the right edge see photos
I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet was a clothing boutique which achieved fame in 1960s "Swinging London" by promoting antique military uniforms as fashion items. I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet was opened by Ian Fisk and John Paul soon joined by Robert Orbach at 293 Portobello Road Notting Hill, London, in 1965. Among the shop's customers were Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. It was likely that the Beatles got their uniforms for the Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album.
The military uniforms on sale largely consisted of scarlet tunics derived from pre-1914 stocks that had been withdrawn from regular army use upon the outbreak of World War I.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
These posters will be delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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