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PatternVault 15th Anniversary: Part 2
Rachel Comey’s Bowtie top and Expedition printed trousers, Spring 2015 collection. Image: Instagram. This week, part 2 of my three-part retrospective look at highlights from fifteen years of...
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Advance Paris Styles for February, 1939
McCall Advance Paris Styles, February 1939. Illustration: Blanche Rothschild. Happy Tartan Day! This cover for the February 1939 issue of McCall Advance Paris Styles celebrates tartan and colour....
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Red Stole, Pink Dress, 1956 / 2026
Givenchy Designs for McCall’s Printed Patterns — advertisement in Vogue, April 1956.Image: Vogue Archive. On Sunday, Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actor to win the Academy Award for Best...
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Laura Ashley for McCall’s, 1975
Alternate photo of a Laura Ashley design (no. 4760) in a McCall’s catalogue, ca. late 1975. Model: Shaun Casey. Image: Instagram. In celebration of St. David’s Day, here’s an early McCall’s pattern by...
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The Mysterious Mata Kiato
Paris Presents… Georges Lepape illustration for McCall’s magazine, July 1932. For Haute Couture Week, I’m sharing my original research into a forgotten couture house: the house of Mata Kiato. A pair...
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Rico Lebrun for McCall’s
This month marks 125 years since the birth of the artist Rico Lebrun. To celebrate, this post is dedicated to his Deco-era fashion illustrations for McCall’s. Born in Naples, Federico “Rico” Lebrun...
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Advance Paris Styles for Summer, 1936
A divided dress on the cover of McCall Advance Paris Styles, April 1936. Illustrator: Blanche Rothschild. Image: eBay. Divided dress — or cropped jumpsuit? Whatever you call it, McCall’s illustrator...
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Worth: Inventing Haute Couture
In Paris, a major exhibit devoted to the House of Worth is entering its final weeks. Hosted by the city’s Musée des Beaux-Arts in collaboration with the Palais Galliera, the show offers visitors a...
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Alive! Summer ’80
Three swimsuits on the cover of McCall’s retail catalogue, Summer 1980. Image: eBay. The swimwear styles might have been changing with the decade, but the disco era shines through in the design...
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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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Neo-Egyptomania
Neo-Egyptian cover of Needlecraft, June 1929. Illustration: Reginald P. Ward. Image: eBay. The tomb of Tutankhamun was rediscovered in November, 1922, making 2022 the centennial of all things King Tut....
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Fire and Blood: A House of the Dragon pattern
Targaryen view of McCall’s 8335. Image: Issuu. The Saturnalia begins today. Since ancient Rome was one of George R.R. Martin’s inspirations for Old Valyria, the Targaryen homeland, here’s a costume...
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Happy Birthday, Pucci! 75th Anniversary & Pucci Patterns in DRESS
Simone D’Aillencourt in a Pucci shirt in three colors of cotton satin, British Vogue, April 1956. Photo: Norman Parkinson. Image: Iconic Images / Condé Nast / DRESS. Did you know the house of Pucci is...
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Oliviero Toscani at 80
McCall’s Carefree Fashion Catalog, Summer 1974. Photo: Oliviero Toscani. Happy 80th birthday to Oliviero Toscani! Before creating his famous Benetton campaigns, the Italian photographer shot this cover...
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One Cloak to Rule Them All: Costume Patterns Inspired by Tolkien
Make a cloak, wizard’s robe and hat: Simplicity 0591 (2016) Image: Etsy. This month marks the 20-year anniversary of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings. The trilogy first hit cinemas with The Fellowship...
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Jennifer Connelly at 50
Jennifer Connelly as Princess Leia, McCall’s 7772 (1981) Jennifer Connelly turned 50 this weekend. Before she starred in films like Labyrinth (1986) and A Beautiful Mind (2001), Connelly was a child...
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How Do You Spell Pride?
McCall’s 5567 (1977) Set of full colour iron-on transfers. This Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march, in New York City, on the one-year anniversary of Stonewall. Despite being...
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Vogue Paris 100
Inaugural issue of Vogue Paris, June 15, 1920. Illustration: Helen Dryden. Image: Gallica / BnF. Today is the 100th anniversary of Vogue Paris. To celebrate, here’s a decade-by-decade look at Paris and...
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Selvedge 95 / #McCalls150
Selvedge Issue 95 – Heritage (July/August 2020) Image: Selvedge. I’m pleased to announce that I’m among the contributors to the upcoming Heritage issue of Selvedge Magazine. My piece is called “Maison...
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Vintage Nurse’s Uniforms
Detail, McCall Special R & S Red Cross operating gown and helmet in McCall’s, July 1917. As a salute to our health care workers, this post is dedicated to vintage patterns for nurse’s uniforms....
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