In previous posts we looked at geometry books as inspiration for creative projects, but also at geometrical looks and accessories for the Autumn/Winter and Summer seasons.
Leafing through magazines from the early '60s you will easily find some great designs inspired by the power of subtle geometries. An issue of Italian magazine Annabella from September 1960 featured for instance several examples of asymmetrical jackets, sleeveless tops and skirts with fastening on the side and with very subtle geometrical diagonal lines creating a delicate and minimal motif.
The magazine featured two looks by Patou, in egg yolk yellow and forest green (first and third image in this post) and an ensemble by Lanvin in dark salmon pink (second image in this post).
For those readers who wanted to try and reproduce a functional and elegant asymmetrical jacket at home, the magazine also offered a quick tip - adding 10 cm of fabric moving from the centre of the jacket (keeping in mind you would have to add 20 cm to the lapel facing). Stay tuned for September's vintage pattern - it will be inspired by these asymmetrical lines.
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