Happy Monday Everyone! and welcome to a new week. Today's post is once again a look at the Valentino fabric books that I have. The drawings are from the 1989 Spring/Summer catalog, Primavera Estate. The 80's are coming to a close and I see that yes the shoulders are still quite large and padded, but the style is becoming much closer to the body. There are a number of great design details and I love the flippy little skirts.
Notice the button detail on the hem of the skirt above.The floral peep-a-boo lining and the bias waistband on the jacket above.
The shirt tail hem on a short boxy jacket.
Red plaid and fishnet hose!!
Dresses made for dancing!
And dresses for ladies who lunch.
I have one last book to share and then we'll move on.
Have a wonderful day and may you have an inspired week :)
Rhonda
Gorgeous fabric combinations. Much nicer than the 80's I remember.
ReplyDeleteRhonda I love it when you share your illustrations. I would love to run into some books like that one day.
ReplyDeleteLots of inspiration here!
ReplyDeleteI thought so too. This is one of my favorites.
DeleteThank you again Rhonda. I've always loved Valentino and these have been such a treat.
ReplyDeleteI love doing it as it gives me a reason to sit down and look through the books. So glad you've enjoyed the pictures.
DeleteThank you for sharing these amazing sketches. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLove your site i just found it and cannot wait to explore more!
ReplyDeleteOooh, beautiful! I actually like the red plaid with the fishnets.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachael! So happy to have you:)
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