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Patterns in Vogue: Beauty and the Beast
Niki Taylor in Butterick 5205 (view B, without bow), Vogue, December 1991. Photo: Patrick Demarchelier. Editor: Elizabeth Saltzman. Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast (1991) was dedicated to the...
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Year of the Dragon
The Chinese Influence: McCall 3536 blouse pattern on the cover of McCall Printed Pattern Style News, January 1924. This McCall’s leaflet illustrating “the Chinese influence” on fashion is 100 years...
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Vogue Patterns 125
Vogue Couturier 200 on the cover of Vogue magazine, September 15, 1944. Photo: Irving Penn. Vogue Patterns turned 125 this year. To celebrate, here’s a slideshow of highlights from over twelve decades...
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Very Easy Very Vogue, 1970
Vogue 7797 and 7752 in Vogue Pattern Book, Summer 1970. Image: Etsy. Glam rainbows play across this Vogue Pattern Book illustration of two t-shirt dresses, circa 1970. Happy Galentine’s Day!
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Preserving Fashion Piece by Piece
Have you heard? There’s a new museum devoted to sewing patterns, and it’s featured in the current issue of WWD Weekend magazine. West Coast Executive Editor Booth Moore visited the Couture Pattern...
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Rule, Titania
Vogue’s new patterns for Summer include two formal gowns in Easter-egg hues. A mint goddess gown evokes red-carpet glamour, while Badgley Mischka’s lilac confection is fit for a fairy queen. Vogue...
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150 Years of Liberty
Liberty celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The iconic heritage brand synonymous with beautiful printed fabric is hosting sesquicentennial events throughout 2025, including two free exhibits...
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Lanvin at the Cinémathèque
With the 78th edition of the Festival de Cannes starting today, here’s a look at a couture pattern with a fun cinematic connection. When Vogue’s Clifford Coffin photographed the first batch of Paris...
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The Nightdress: Gothic Edition
Today is World Goth Day. To celebrate, this post is devoted to that staple of gothic romance and horror, the gothic nightdress. Advance poster for Crimson Peak (2015) Costume designer: Kate Hawley....
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At Sea Level
At sea level: 6211, the fluid swim suit, Vogue Patterns retail catalogue, June 1964. Photo: Simmons Jones. Image: eBay. Flame-coloured brushstrokes form the backdrop for this chic, striking Vogue...
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