Patterns in Vogue: Huston in Ireland

Richard Avedon, Anjelica Huston and male model Harvey in Ireland, Vogue, October 15, 1969 — Detail, “Looking Great,” *Vogue*, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

For her first appearance in American Vogue, Anjelica Huston flew to rural Ireland with Richard Avedon and fashion editor Polly Mellen. Mellen opted to use several Vogue Patterns on the shoot.

Vogue 7667, Vogue 2196 (YSL) Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969 — Anjelica Huston in *Vogue*, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

Mellen’s selections include designs by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin, all made up in leather, suede, and chamois. (Hats by Jackie Rogers and Ruza Creations; bags, Louis Vuitton and Karavan. Hair by Ara Gallant.)

Vogue 7644, Vogue 2214 (Cardin) Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969 — Anjelica Huston in *Vogue*, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

Sláinte!

Pattern images: Paco Peralta, Fragolina, Anne Weed, Vintage Pattern Wiki.

2 thoughts on “Patterns in Vogue: Huston in Ireland”

I remember when Vogue magazine used to feature a half-page ad in the back of every issue that highlighted a Vogue pattern. Now I suppose they’d rather die than do such a thing. Do you think fine dressmaking will ever make a comeback?