• Halston of Bergdorf Goodman – Vogue 7082

    Halston of Bergdorf Goodman – Vogue 7082

    Royal Ascot begins today. Here’s a look at an Ascot-worthy Halston pattern. Halston licensed millinery designs with Vogue Patterns during his time as Chief Milliner at Bergdorf Goodman. (See my earlier Mad Men-era millinery post.) Vogue 7082 is a petal headpiece with optional veil: Here’s the envelope description: Bridal headpiece. Large or small petal headpiece…

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  • Carmen Dell’Orefice
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    Carmen Dell’Orefice

    Carmen Dell’Orefice turns eighty-five today. Often called the world’s oldest working model, Carmen Dell’Orefice (b. 1931) was discovered at thirteen on a New York City bus; at sixteen she had her first Vogue cover. In 2011, the London College of Fashion devoted an exhibition to her modelling work, Carmen: A Life In Fashion. Dell’Orefice’s work…

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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.