Sketches

A random sampling of some sketches I have been working on this year. I am doing a totally different line for Fall, but these were super fun to work on.

Valentino

I am sad that "Valentino: The Last Emperor" doesn't appear to be coming to the Twin Cities anytime soon. To tide me over until it does on Netflix, I am posting a few of my favorite photos from "Valentino: Themes and Variations." This book is a designer's dream. It not only has detailed mannequin shots, but also original magazine photos, sketches, and behind the scene snapshots. I haven't been too impressed with the collections since he has left, even if rumor has it he was still designing them. It is interesting to see the span of his work over the decades and how they have evolved, yet still remain timeless.

Vogue 1930's

A trip pouring through 1930's Vogue magazines at the Saint Paul Public Library yesterday inspires today's post. I tend to gravitate towards the 50's and 60's magazines during my visits, but thought I would try a new decade. I am glad that I did. These tears range from around 1935-1939 and what I am most amazed about is the bright, bold use of color during this time. I was especially drawn to the strong shoulder which is back in the forefront of fashion again. However, it is interesting to see the difference between the 30's and 80's focus on the shoulder. Not so much the linebacker look of the 80's, but more draped voluminous balloons, lanterns, and my favorite leg o' mutton. Designers at the forefront during this decade where Schiaparelli, Lanvin, Lelong, Chanel, and Patou.