Diana Rigg & The Emmapeeler
Here’s that Avenger girl, Dina Rigg, in the grooviest jumpsuit on your TV screen. Called the “Emmapeeler” — after the character she plays — it comes in eight colors and is made of a stretch fabric called Crimplene. T.B. Jones Ltd. of London is the manufacturer.
Those giant “Avenger” watches that Diana wears with her jumpsuits also are a British import. They come in various colors and straps, and this spring they started to appear in stores throughout the U.S. They are by Old England.
Images via; there’s no mention of what publication was scanned, however, I’m rather certain the pages came from the June 10-16, 1967 issue of TV Guide (#741).
Old England is, again, making watches. More on the vintage Old England watches can be found here. And more information on Avenger fashions can be found here.
Hi there, thanks for the link to my post about Old England. I was the origin of those scans as well, the original post is here with full credits etc:
http://emmapeelpants.wordpress.com/2010/09/29/emmapeelers-by-terry-oneill/
I’m also going to be revealing a very special Avengers-related Old England piece of my personal collection very soon, so I hope this might be of interest to you!
Yes, Miss Peelpants, I followed “you” from Flickr to your blog :)
Look forward to keeping an eye on you and your posts!