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At the House of Italian Handicrafts, 1949
View post: At the House of Italian Handicrafts, 1949A Vogue pattern editorial from Spring, 1949 captures not only postwar fashion, but also a work by Italian-American artist Costantino Nivola. Clifford Coffin photographed two Vogue designs with Nivola’s murals at the House of Italian Handicrafts in New York City. Designed by Gustavo Pulitzer, the House of Italian Handicrafts opened in April, 1947 at 217…
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Prophecy Girl
View post: Prophecy GirlWith 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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