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In 1970, fashion critic Bernadine Morris wrote that designer Stephen Burrows maintained “an absolute disregard for all the established laws of color. Does a dress have a red top? He’ll make the sleeves lime, the middle peach – and he’ll add orange stockings for good measure.”
Continue reading Eye On Design: Multicolor Stripe Rayon Dress by Stephen Burrows
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Pauline Trigère (1908 – 2002) was a Franco-American couturière. She was most famous in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, and designed novelties such as the jumpsuit, the sleeveless coat, the reversible cape and the embroidered sheer bodice. She reinvented ready-to-wear fashion, matching form to function with bold prints and architectural silhouettes to create a distinctly modern female aesthetic.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Multicolored Checked Cotton Dress By Pauline Trigère
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New York Times writer Marilyn Bender observed in 1965 that James Galanos‘ meticulously crafted clothes were “among the most expensve America has to offer.” A simple wool chemise retailed for $500 — equal to nearly$5,000 today!
Continue reading Eye On Design: James Galanos Bejeweled Cocktail Dress
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Lucy Jones creates fashionable garments for wheelchair users and people with diverse abilities who sit for extended hours at a time, as both groups of people are often unable to consume mainstream fashion. Jones designed this Shirt (2017) for a seated body. It has a cropped silhouette to prevent bunching and discomfort, and features easy-to-use magnetic fasteners.
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