• Prophecy Girl

    Prophecy Girl

    With news of a Buffy revival in the works, this costumes post is devoted to the iconic Buffy Summers. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) was so influential that it’s easy to forget that it started as a mid-season replacement, with its first season conceived to stand alone. Season 1 costume designer Susanna Puisto was an…

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  • Art Deco 100
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    Art Deco 100

    Lovers of the decorative arts will know that this year marks the centenary of the expo that gives Art Deco its name: the Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes, held in Paris from April to October, 1925. In Tokyo, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is hosting Art Deco and Fashion: Centering on the Kyoto…

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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.