Tag: textiles
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Richard Avedon and Sally Victor: Simplicity Pattern Book, 1950
During his early period as a fashion photographer, Richard Avedon (1923-2004) did some work for Simplicity, including the Fall-Winter 1950 issue of Simplicity Pattern Book: The suit is Simplicity 3310, made in Botany flannels and worn with “[m]atching hat designed for Simplicity by Sally Victor,” Simplicity 3322. Inside, the hat is shown photographed by Halley…
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Alexander McQueen Fabric, Part 2: Tartan
If Alexander McQueen’s innovative prints reveal his interest in technology, the designer’s work with tartan shows his engagement with history. Continuing our celebration of Savage Beauty at the V&A, this post looks at McQueen’s use of tartan. (See Part 1: Prints, or my roundup post here.) The MacQueen clan tartan appears extensively in the designer’s…
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