Gentle Reader -
Once upon a time, people either made their own clothing or knew someone who could do it for them. It was a time when Givenchy and Dior were independent couture houses, headed by Hubert and Christian (respectively). Today of course, both houses are divisions under LVMH.
This was also the last era of the copy, the "direct from Paris" look, translated by thousands of women (Chita Rivera sings "a copy of a copy of a copy of Dior" in the movie, "Sweet Charity") for themselves, friends or clients. Even the great Carmel Snow came from this background. (Mrs. Snow is not as well known now, but that's for another post.)
In other words: the tradition of making clothes has almost left us. For those who are passionate about making clothes, perhaps it is time that we get a bit more serious than what the "hobby" magazines would have us believe.
Case in point: this Nina Ricci pattern still works within our current modes of dress. It's not vintage, but rather a classic that can be made today. But let us be clear that there is a difference between a copy, as used in this sense, and pirating, which is altogether something else.
Hint for the next post: dressing up from the ground.
- AP
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