Tag: fashion
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Year of the Snake: Vogue 2086 by Alexander McQueen for Givenchy, Part 1
I’m a little late to the party, but—as part of Anne of Pretty Grievances’ Jungle January event, I thought it would be fun to use a reptile print to make the strapless dress from Vogue 2086, the first of Vogue Patterns’ Givenchy patterns by Alexander McQueen. The dress and jacket are from the Fall 1997…
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Clash of the Titans: Goddess Gowns
Oscar season is upon us, and that means goddess gowns. Goddess gowns usually share elements of classical drapery and the simple construction of the toga and chiton. Here’s a selection of patterns for Greco-Roman-inspired evening wear. This 1920s evening dress from the House of Worth features elegant back drapery, with a beaded appliquĂ© holding more…
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