In yesterday's post we looked at an exhibition analysing the deconstruction (and reconstruction) skills of a contemporary designer, Akira Isogawa. In the exhibition dedicated to him that is currently on at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, there are not just dresses made with the lining of kimonos, but also skirts in which the designer employed ingenious constructions to come up with flattering silhouettes.
If you like skirts and are thinking of trying to make something for yourself or for a friend over the Christmas holidays, but can't find the proper inspiration for some interesting tailoring experiments, turn to vintage magazines. The three skirts featured in this post are taken for example from magazines from the end of 1960.
The first skirt was designed by Nina Ricci, the second by Laroche and the third by Sarli, but they do share something between them - they are all double-layered wallet skirts. The first one featured a knotted motif at the waist that created a draped movement opening onto a tube skirt; the Prince of Wales skirt in the centre opened onto a panel in a solid dark shade and the third one came in a plaid pattern decorated with a fringe and featured a jersey underskirt. Enjoy the designs and don't forget to try and be more experimental when it comes to the fabrics if you want to recreate these looks.
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