Vintage 1970’s ELON of California By Monika Tilley Scarf/Shawl Saks Fifth Avenue Orange Calla Lilly All Original Tags
This scarf is from our vintage collection of shawls, pocket squares, ascots, scarves, and wraps.
Monika Tilley: Tilley became well-known in the garment business throughout the 70s but used her many New York press contacts to publicise brands that were her clients’ (tags read “By Monika for Elon”) rather than herself. Even after she set up her own company and label, she was uninterested in personal publicity, willing to be the creative force behind a celebrity name: trackwear for the athlete Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner) in the 70s, swimwear with the model Christie Brinkley in the 80s.
She was supplying the jeans company Levi Strauss when it sponsored the 1980 and 1984 Olympics, and it asked her to design the US team parade uniforms; in 1984, they marched in cowboy boots, Stetsons and blue jeans, with red cuffs. She passed away in 2020.
Excellent Condition, never worn. Original tags still on the scarf.
65% Polyester 35% Cotton
Absolutely stunning.
This is museum quality and we believe to be one of a kind.
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