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Guest blog – a review of the film “Dior and I”  by Linde Carr
3 Apr 2015

Guest blog – a review of the film “Dior and I” by Linde Carr

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Guest blog, History of fashion | 6

Linde Carr, Notting Hill Housing board member, has already been featured on this blog. She told me she was going to see Dior and I with her daughter so I asked her to review it. I remember the first time I … Continued

1970s, couture, Dior, Dior and I, film review
Musing on making vintage patterns
2 Apr 2015

Musing on making vintage patterns

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 9

I have just been making a 1967 jacket. Prior to that a 1981 jumpsuit. It occurred to me that even if I didn’t know exactly what I was making, not having access to the pattern envelope fashion drawings, I would … Continued

making vintage clothes, pattern instructions, vintage patterns
The colour of campaigning
19 Mar 2015

The colour of campaigning

by fabrickated | posted in: Colour Analysis, Finished projects, History of fashion, SWAP | 6

The people of Thailand, living in a monarchy where democracy is yet underdeveloped, used to express their political views by donning a T-shirt. I won’t go into the meaning of this gesture, except to say it is very powerful. The … Continued

politics, purple, red, royal family, Thailand, yellow
Mens’ style -100 years of Beards
13 Mar 2015

Mens’ style -100 years of Beards

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Style advice | 7

An interesting exhibition of Brock Elbank Beard photographs currently running at Somerset House. On display are some glossy portraits of men (and the odd woman) with luxuriant facial hair, often paired with fisherman’s jumpers, tattoos, piercing eyes and pipes. Yes, … Continued

1970s, beards, men's style, Mr Elbank
Dare we discuss Nazi Style?
9 Mar 2015

Dare we discuss Nazi Style?

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 7

While I was writing about war time fashion in Britain I wondered how the issue was approached elsewhere. And I considered what it must have been like in Germany. Obviously the people behind the Nazi project were very aware that … Continued

1940s, Nazi, uniforms
Fashion on the Ration – Clothes in the Second World War
5 Mar 2015

Fashion on the Ration – Clothes in the Second World War

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 12

Utility Clothes Ever since I was a teenager I was interested in vintage clothes and one of my favourite periods was the 1940s. I used to particularly seek out the Utility brand, with its distinctive CC41 tag, in order to … Continued

1940s, cc41, Childrenswear, Digby Morton, Hardy Amis, menswear, Utility clothing
Aesthetic Dress
19 Feb 2015

Aesthetic Dress

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion | 13

From about 1860 until 1900 there was a brief and rather specialised interest in Artistic or Aesthetic dress. This movement was associated with William Morris, the pre-Raphaelite artists and modern women concerned with gaining greater freedom. In a polite and … Continued

aesthetic dress, art teacher chic, lagenlook, Liberty of London, smocking, Whistler, William Morris
Nina Ricci
18 Feb 2015

Nina Ricci

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 4

The first perfume I ever wore – a gift undoubtedly purchased in Duty Free by my father – was a bottle of L’Air du Temps by Nina Ricci. It was real first date night stuff and at the age of … Continued

1960s, Nina Ricci, vintage patterns, Vogue Paris Original
Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Originals 1650 (1966)
16 Feb 2015

Nina Ricci Vogue Paris Originals 1650 (1966)

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 15

I really like the mid 1960s tailored styles. To me they always look fresh and modern, feminine but also practical and business like. Although the hats and gloves are of their time any one of these items could be worn … Continued

1960s, Nina Ricci, Vogue 1650, womens' suit
Jungle January Jumpsuit
28 Jan 2015

Jungle January Jumpsuit

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion | 24

It seemed like a, like, totally cool idea. An animal print “jump-suit”. In my imagination I would turn up at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s posh annual dinner and look unique and elegant. With an ironic 80s vibe. I fear, … Continued

all in one, Churchill, jump-suit, jungle january, McCalls 7437, onesie, romper suit, siren suit

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