Monday, June 20, 2011

And Another Galanos Evening Dress Like Grace Kelly's

Here is another beautiful version to the Grace Kelly dress  from Hitchcock's Rear Window movie, by Galanos for McCalls Patterns:
So Vintage Patterns

Galanos 1950s Dreamy Evening Dress Just Like Grace Kelly's

I love this dress from Alfred Hitchcock's movie REAR WINDOW where Grace Kelly wears this gorgeous dress, now you can have one just like hers with this rare McCalls pattern featuring Galanos.
Its listed here:
http://www.sovintagepatterns.com

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Vintage Hollywood Movie Star Patterns


Rare vintage sewing patterns from  the 1930s-’40s by the Hollywood Pattern Company feature famous movie stars. These vintage patterns are a treasure trove for the designer or collector. Here is a beautiful example of a Bette Davis  1930s dress pattern by Hollywood Patterns, its listed  at  sovintagepatterns.com










Hollywood has always been a trendsetter; it helped launch fashion trends from a movie or the red carpet. Fashionistas have always tried to copy the look of their favorite movie star. In the 1930s a clothing pattern company launched its Hollywood Patterns, cashing in the public hunger to have that Hollywood movie star look.
Here's and example of Carole Lombard its listed  at  sovintagepatterns.com

Wednesday, June 08, 2011

1930s Vintage Patterns

There is  something about 1930s patterns that  just screams beauty and uniqueness to me. Such pretty necklines and sleeve designs! At first glance the designs look simple, then you notice the  lovely small details that help create the stunning styles.


 A few examples: