Category: 1980s
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Diana Ross for Simplicity
Diana Ross turns 75 today. The iconic singer is celebrating tonight with a special show at the Hollywood Palladium. In the 1980s, home dressmakers could buy official Diana Ross sewing patterns from Simplicity. The looks range from glam colour blocking to office chic. Happy birthday, Ms. Ross!
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Gnyuki Torimaru (Yuki): Style Patterns
Gnyuki Torimaru, or Yuki, is most famous for dressing Princess Diana on her 1986 state visit to Japan. But his licensed sewing patterns date to the year before. Born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, Gnyuki Torimaru (b. 1937) studied architecture in Chicago before settling in London, where he attended the London College of Fashion. He launched…
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