Brian Jones Owned and Stage-Worn Bespoke Fringed Jacket by Ossie Clark (ca. 1968)....

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STAGE-WORN BY BRIAN JONES AT HIS FINAL LIVE STAGE PERFORMANCE WITH THE ROLLING STONES

Brian Jones Owned and Stage-Worn Bespoke Fringed Jacket by Ossie Clark (ca. 1968). Vintage original jacket custom-made by designer Ossie Clark. Worn by Brian Jones, most importantly on-stage for what would be his final live performance with the Rolling Stones, on May 12, 1968 NME Show at the Empire Pool in Wembley, UK. Additional known images include a candid on-street photograph of Brian; and at the London premiere of Rosemary's Baby with Ringo Starr, Mia Farrow, and Roman Polanski on May 7, 1968. The bespoke jacket made from suede with fringe detailing from the elbows and waist, the sleeves tied to the body with decorative suede laces visible to the shoulders. With pointed collar and lapels, and distinctive zig-zag pattern to the front with holes possibly for lacing. The inside stamped "OSSIE CLARK / 100% REAL LEATHER / MADE IN ENGLAND". Accompanied by a letter signed by Anna Wohlin concerning the provenance. Brian Jones first met Anna Wohlin at London's Marquee Club in the mid-1960s, and by 1969 she had moved in with Jones at his Cotchford Farm in Sussex - a property formerly owned by Winnie the Pooh author A.A. Milne. According to Wohlin, "We lived a very happy life... he was enjoying recording and listening to music as well as working on producing the music he had recorded on his trip to Morocco. I have treasured these clothes of Brian's for nearly 50 years, they have been a source of comfort when I remember him, the fun we had and how his life ended too soon." As evidenced by the important public outings wearing this jacket, the Ossie Clark-designed garment was of particular importance to Brian. Anna recalls in the accompanying letter that "Brian was really proud of the fact Ossie usually made clothes for women but had been thrilled to make something for Brian... it was definitely one of his favorite items of clothing." Provenance: The collection of Anna Wohlin, Brian Jones' girlfriend who lived with him at Cotchford Farm in 1969; Bonhams London, June 28, 2017, Lot 116; Acquired from this auction by the present owner. Literature: Andy Babiuk & Greg Provost, Rolling Stones Gear: All the Stones' Instruments from Stage to Studio, 2014, p. 285 & 287 (illustrated). Exhibits wear consistent with age and use, including light fading and handling wear to the suede material, more noticeable to some fringes and fringe ends, light stain spots, and some loose thread repair including to right side. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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