Tag: Yves Saint Laurent
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Harem Scarum
The early ’90s are back—and so are sarouel, or harem pants. Here’s a look at vintage patterns for this distinctive trouser style. Like caftans, sarouel originated in ancient Persia. Persian sirwāl became Turkish şalvar, entering the Western fashion vocabulary via Ottoman culture and the early modern vogue for turquerie. Şalvar were introduced to Western women’s…
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Red Carpet Roundup
Will you be watching the Oscars on Sunday? Here’s a roundup of my posts on red carpet dressing. Hervé L. Leroux for Guy Laroche – Hilary Swank chose her Oscars gown from Leroux’s debut collection for Laroche. Vogue Patterns released two designs from this collection: cocktail dress V2899 and a backless evening pantsuit. (Bonus: check…
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