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Irving Penn – fashion photographer
13 Oct 2018

Irving Penn – fashion photographer

by fabrickated | posted in: Book writing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Photography | 5

This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a  super model of her day. Born … Continued

1950s, Irving Penn, photography, still life
Balenciaga – part two
25 Jul 2017

Balenciaga – part two

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion | 11

The Balenciaga exhibition at the V&A starts with some examples of his work inspired by his Spanish heritage. For any designer their own background and experience will always come through their work, to some extent. But Balenciaga, who may be … Continued

1950s, 1960s, Balenciaga, heritage, Spain, V&A
Mens’ style – Group Captain Peter Townsend
18 Nov 2016

Mens’ style – Group Captain Peter Townsend

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, SWAP | 18

I am hooked on the Netflix series The Crown, which I find a marvellous accompaniment to my knitting project (the Lore jumper for my MANSWAP). I more or less know the story so it doesn’t matter too much if I … Continued

1940s, 1950s, country style, English style, GC Peter Townend, menswear, royal family, suits, The Crown
1963 Vogue Paris Original 1213 Lanvin-Castillo
31 Oct 2016

1963 Vogue Paris Original 1213 Lanvin-Castillo

by fabrickated | posted in: WIP (work in progress) | 19

Just before we go into SWAP (which may turn out to be all about Gus) I thought I would make something nice for me. I found a pattern by Lanvin-Castillo, who is not a double barrelled designer, but the name … Continued

1950s, 1960s, Burberry, dropped shoulder, jacket, Vogue 1213, Vogue Paris Original
Designing for men – finding patterns for Gus
22 Oct 2016

Designing for men – finding patterns for Gus

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, History of fashion, Inspiration, Organisation, SWAP, WIP (work in progress) | 28

Thank you for you feedback on the colour scheme I chose for Gus last week. This is what he said: “Great stuff. I like it and would wear all of it. The bomber jacket you’ve put there is the exact one … Continued

1940s, 1950s, 1970s, Gus, jacket, menswear, Sewing with a Plan 2017, shorts, trousers
1958 Rugged, Two-colour Ski Sweater by Vogue Knitting
15 Oct 2016

1958 Rugged, Two-colour Ski Sweater by Vogue Knitting

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, History of fashion, knitting | 57

Do you do New Year’s Resolutions? I do! And this year I set myself the task of reading one book a month. I had been making good progress. January (6) Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of All Maladies; A Biography of … Continued

1950s, cashmere, finished projects, knitting, pink, purple, ski wear, wool
A sister for Lorelle
8 Oct 2016

A sister for Lorelle

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Finished projects, knitting, Tips and Techniques | 30

Thank you for all the warm reactions to my first, ever, sweater. The Purl Alpaca Lorelle, designed by Kari-Helene Rane. I like it so much I have been wearing it nearly everyday. Now my son Gus says he would like … Continued

1950s, alpaca, autumn, blue, Drops, four ply, knitting, red, silk, Sonia Rykiel, T shaped garment, white
Casual wardrobe planning #2 – The Tops
17 Sep 2016

Casual wardrobe planning #2 – The Tops

by fabrickated | posted in: Designing, Inspiration, knitting, Organisation, SWAP | 18

In my last post on my new casual wardrobe I discussed the range of tops I would like to make that might go my four casual trouser types. I am planning to make jeans, drapey trousers, elasticated waist jogging bottoms … Continued

1950s, 1960s, colour, cool-bright, Fairisle, knitting, Vogue knitting
A sadly brief history of hatwearing in 20th Century Britain
12 Aug 2016

A sadly brief history of hatwearing in 20th Century Britain

by fabrickated | posted in: History of fashion, Inspiration | 32

Stitched up Samantha asked – How do you wear a hat without looking and feeling silly? It’s an interesting question! At one time everyone in the UK wore a hat, at least when they were out. Why has the hat … Continued

1900s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 2WW, hats, history of fashion
SWAP 2016 0.13 – Simplicy 1278 – Making Garment 2 – the blue cotton blouse
16 Jan 2016

SWAP 2016 0.13 – Simplicy 1278 – Making Garment 2 – the blue cotton blouse

by fabrickated | posted in: Finished projects, SWAP | 16

I wanted a nice fitted blouse for my SWAP to coordinate with my 1960s outfits. While the predominant silhouette of the 1960s is slightly boxy and shift-like I prefer a more fitted top. So shaped 1950s blouse is nice way … Continued

1950s, blouse, blue, cotton, Simplicity 1278, SWAP 2016

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