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1990s

Patterns in Vogue: Stella Tennant by Steven Meisel

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Vogue 9345 trench pattern in Vogue, May 1996
Stella Tennant in “Spare Change,” Vogue, May 1996. Photo: Steven Meisel. Editor: Camilla Nickerson. Image: Vogue Archive.

Stella Tennant turns 50 today. In a Bauhaus-inspired, mid-’90s editorial, the British supermodel wears a minimalist trench coat made from a Vogue pattern.

Tennant’s trench is view C of Vogue 9345, made up in cotton twill from B&J Fabrics and, as always, “edited by Vogue.”

1990s Misses' / Misses' Petite coat pattern Vogue 9345
Vogue 9345 (1995) Image: Etsy.

Happy 50th, Ms. Tennant!

Stella Tennant in an Alexander McQueen blanket coat by Sarah Burton, AW 2018
Stella Tennant in Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton, Fall 2018. Image: Vogue Runway.
1960s

Patterns in Vogue: Huston in Ireland

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Richard Avedon, Anjelica Huston and male model Harvey in Ireland, Vogue, October 15, 1969
Detail, “Looking Great,” Vogue, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

For her first appearance in American Vogue, Anjelica Huston flew to rural Ireland with Richard Avedon and fashion editor Polly Mellen. Mellen opted to use several Vogue Patterns on the shoot.

Vogue 7667, Vogue 2196 (YSL) Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969
Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

Mellen’s selections include designs by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin, all made up in leather, suede, and chamois. (Hats by Jackie Rogers and Ruza Creations; bags, Louis Vuitton and Karavan. Hair by Ara Gallant.)

Vogue 7644, Vogue 2214 (Cardin) Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969
Anjelica Huston in Vogue, October 15, 1969. Photos: Richard Avedon. Editor: Polly Mellen. Image: Vogue Archive.

Sláinte!

Vogue 7667, Vogue 2196 (YSL); Vogue 7644, Vogue 2214 (Cardin)

Pattern images: Paco Peralta, Fragolina, Anne Weed, Vintage Pattern Wiki.