Patterns in Vogue: Pyjama Game

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1960s Galitzine evening pyjama pattern - Vogue 1220
Detail, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.

Whether you’re going out or staying in, palazzo pyjamas are perfect for New Year’s Eve. “Pyjama Game—the palazzo persuasion,” a 1963 Vogue editorial photographed by Gene Laurents, features two Vogue Couturier patterns for evening pyjama ensembles.

Both patterns are by designers based in Rome: Federico Forquet and Irene Galitzine. Vogue 1260 by Forquet is a sleeveless, draped evening dress that’s slit to reveal slim, matching pants. The original was apricot silk crêpe (click to enlarge):

1960s Forquet palazzo pyjama pattern Vogue 1260 in Vogue magazine
Vogue 1260 by Federico Forquet, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Model: Marola Witt. Photo: Gene Laurents.

From Galitzine, Vogue 1220 is a three-piece pyjama ensemble consisting of a top and skirt in black cut velvet shot with Lurex paired with trousers in white crêpe. The bold, rope necklace is by Brania:

1960s Galitzine palazzo pyjama pattern Vogue 1220 in Vogue magazine
Vogue 1220 by Galitzine, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.

As always, details could be found in the back of the magazine:

"Vogue Patterns are available at important shops in every city..." back views in Vogue, Nov. 1963
Back views of Vogue 1260 and 1220 in Vogue, November 1, 1963.

All the best for 2016!

Pyjama game: Vogue 1260.
Detail, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.

4 responses to “Patterns in Vogue: Pyjama Game”

  1. sewruth Avatar

    Rather glamorous PJs but wonderful. Thank you for everything this year and just in case you haven’t seen this here’s a link to BBC archives that I think you might enjoy.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/whatwewore/5603.shtml
    Happy New Year

  2. lsaspacey Avatar

    Wow, I truly love that first one, wish we could see the pattern image. I find it hilarious that they had a typo in the description, using “frabric” instead of fabric!

    1. PatternVault Avatar

      That’s funny– maybe the back text didn’t get the same attention. For pattern images, the in-text pattern number should link to the wiki page for the pattern. Cheers!

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