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Granny Takes A Trip

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Granny Takes A Trip
A burgundy velvet panelled two-piece suit by Granny Takes A Trip, the single breasted jacket with purple velvet panels, labelled Granny Takes A Trip, The World's End, Chelsea, the matching trousers similarly labelled, together with a pink and silver striped lurex shirt labelled Granny Takes A Trip

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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Lot Essay

The clothing boutique Granny Takes A Trip opened in London's King's Road in 1966. With Savile Row trained tailor John Pearse, they created unique designs and styles influenced by fashion of the past. Clients included Pink Floyd, The Small Faces, The Byrds, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

The vendor owned boutiques Explosion and Lacy Lady in North Tonawanda, New York, from 1969-1974. He purchased this suit at the National Boutique Show in New York, 1970.

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