• Patterns in Vogue: The Silky Way

    Patterns in Vogue: The Silky Way

    A Gordon Parks editorial for British Vogue features Brigitte Bauer in NYE-worthy evening patterns. The patterns are Vogue 6628 and Vogue 6596, both Vogue Special designs. The cocktail sheath was made up in pale apple green wild silk from Dickins & Jones, the one-shouldered gown in light almond green Abraham silk crepe from Allan’s of…

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  • China Machado for Vogue Patterns
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    China Machado for Vogue Patterns

    China Machado, the first mixed-race supermodel, has died. She was 86. Born in Shanghai to Chinese and Portuguese parents, China Machado (1929-2016) was famous for working with Richard Avedon and Hubert de Givenchy. Later, she became a different kind of pioneer, as a model-turned-editor, when she succeeded Diana Vreeland as fashion director at Harper’s Bazaar.…

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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.