Tag: Simplicity
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Rock the Caftan
Caftans, long, loose-fitting tunics with origins in ancient Persia, have been gaining momentum as an alternative to more structured formal dress. With any luck, there will be some caftans among the goddess gowns at tomorrow’s Academy Awards ceremony. They say Tsarina Alexandra was the first westerner to make a fashion statement in a caftan, when…
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Schuss! Vintage Skiwear Patterns
Winter carnival festivities are underway at Winterlude and the Carnaval de QuĂ©bec. Here’s a look at vintage skiwear patterns—perfect for hitting the slopes, sleigh racing, or snow golf. 1920s The first Winter Olympics in 1924 contributed to the growing popularity of skiing, which had been around since the late nineteenth century. I have not yet…
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