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In memoriam: Bob Mackie (1939–2026)
View post: In memoriam: Bob Mackie (1939–2026)Farewell to Bob Mackie, the iconic, irreverent Guru of Glitter. Read the designer’s Vogue obituary. (W magazine | New Yorker Postscript)
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Vintage Work(wear), circa 1979
View post: Vintage Work(wear), circa 1979Past workwear editorials often capture vintage tech in all its retro-futuristic glory. This late ’70s Vogue Patterns photo shows Peggy Dillard leaning purposefully on a Vydec 1200 word processor. (The patterns are Vogue 7413 and Vogue 7462.) Happy Labour Day! Keep PatternVault independent and ad-free for our community — contribute using the tip jar on…
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Sarah Sheehan has published articles on couture patterns in DRESS and Selvedge. She launched the PatternVault blog in 2011 with a series on Givenchy sewing patterns by Alexander McQueen. This blog explores the intersections between high fashion and DIY culture. Read full bio.
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