Tag: Anna Sui
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Anna Sui: Vogue Patterns, Part 2
This week, the second part of my series on Vogue patterns by Anna Sui. (See Part 1 here.) 5. Anna Sui, Spring/Summer 1999 collection Sui’s Spring 1999 collection was inspired by American sportswear designer Claire McCardell. Nylon dresses invoked McCardell’s functionalism, while denim pieces developed the Americana theme. Further New World references ranged from Mexican…
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Anna Sui: Vogue Patterns, Part 1
Anna Sui (b. 1955) is beloved for her playfully postmodern designs. Sui collections are typically full of eclectic, retro references—fun and accessible, but always with an alternative edge. (For a comprehensive discussion of Sui’s work see Andrew Bolton, Anna Sui [Chronicle Books, 2010].) Anna Sui’s licensing agreement with Vogue Patterns lasted from the mid-1990s until…
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