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Janet Lyle wearing a silk culotte suit from Annacat
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Janet Lyle wearing a silk culotte suit from Annacat
Janet Lyle, who with her business partner, Maggie Keswick, ran Annacat, the South Kensington boutique favoured by some of the smartest young women of London including Lady Herbert, Lady Bute and Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill. Janet is pictured wearing one of her own designs, a long pink patterned silk culotte suit and riding her Raleigh fold-up bicycle. Date: 1966
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Janet Lyle, co-owner of the renowned Annacat boutique in South Kensington, London, is pictured in 1966 effortlessly embodying the groovy and fashionable spirit of the 1960s. Wearing one of her own designs, a long pink patterned silk culotte suit, Janet exudes an air of sophistication and modernity. The culotte suit, a trendy alternative to the traditional skirt or trouser, was a popular choice among Annacat's clientele, which included some of the smartest young women of London such as Lady Herbert, Lady Bute, and Lady Charles Spencer-Churchill. Janet's outfit is completed with a chic blouse and a pair of stylish heels. However, it is her mode of transportation that truly sets her apart. In the photo, she is seen riding her Raleigh fold-up bicycle, a symbol of the era's practicality and sustainability. The combination of high fashion and a casual, active lifestyle was a hallmark of the 1960s, and Janet Lyle perfectly encapsulates this unique blend. Annacat was a pioneering boutique that catered to the changing fashion landscape of the 1960s, offering a curated selection of jumpsuits, catsuits, and other innovative designs that challenged traditional notions of women's clothing. Janet Lyle's personal style and commitment to offering cutting-edge fashion made Annacat a favorite destination for London's fashion-forward women. This photo captures a moment in time when fashion, style, and the spirit of the 1960s came together in a truly iconic way.
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