As a keen DIY dressmaker, I was very happy to receive this present for my birthday:
"Famous Frocks" is a book containing 10 patterns of iconic dresses: from Audrey's famous black dress to Madonna's Like a Virgin-corset. Creators Sara Alm and Hannah McDevitt cleaverly added one variation of each frock. This way, you can also wear a modern version of Marilyn's 'Subway' dress or make Stevie Nick's fringed frock more wearable.
The patterns come with clear sewing instructions, archive photographs and stylish illustrations.
I just tried to recreate this fifties dress that has become symbolic for Jackie O.'s silhouette:
You can buy "Famous Frocks" online at Bol.com (for €24,83) and Amazon.com (for $19,77).
"Famous Frocks" - by Sara Alm and Hannah McDevitt
Published by Chronicle Books
October 2011
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