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Patterns in Vogue: Raincoats, At the Finish Line
View post: Patterns in Vogue: Raincoats, At the Finish LineEighties New York forms a moody backdrop for a Vogue pattern editorial showcasing long, loose raincoats. Made with a single Vogue pattern, both raglan-sleeved coats were made oversized, in lightweight, natural fabrics, and lengthened for the new proportions. The coat pattern is Vogue 8441, made in olive coated cotton from Strachman Associates (above) and ice-blue…
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Le cocktail en Givenchy
View post: Le cocktail en GivenchyIn 1978, the Brussels Hilton had been freshly redecorated by Hubert de Givenchy, and L’Officiel publicized it with an editorial showing a pair of models as hotel guests dressed in Givenchy designs. The female model wears Spring 1978 Givenchy couture: “[R]obe en crêpe de Chine façonné à pois blancs sur fond bleu marine, d’Abraham, avec…
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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.
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