Tag: Disney
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Patterns in Vogue: Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast (1991) was dedicated to the great lyricist Howard Ashman (1950-1991), who died of complications due to AIDS. As part of their 1991 holiday issue, Vogue published this image of supermodel Niki Taylor as Belle to Disney’s Beast, with Cogsworth and Lumière looking on. Her gown was made using Butterick…
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Disney Hercules Patterns
The Saturnalia begins today. To mark the ancient Roman festival, here’s a look at patterns inspired by Saturn’s grandson, Hercules. Rumours are swirling about a live-action Disney Hercules. The studio’s animated Hercules came out over two decades ago in summer, 1997. By the fall, the pattern companies were ready with Hercules-inspired costumes for children and…
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