Vintage Patterns: 1950s

by Marnie Fogg

From western-based motifs with covered wagons to freeform abstract markings inspired by Pollack and de Kooning, this neat collection of 1950s patterns captures the major trends from the heyday of postwar design. Featuring all the print gurus of the time, including Lucienne Day, Robert Stewart, and Maija Isola of Marimekko, Vintage 1950s gives full expression to the creativity of the age. With hundreds of prints, plus exclusive illustrations and original artwork, this is the essential sourcebook for designers and students and an engaging tribute to a key era in fashion.

Genres: Fashion

184 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2013

About the author

Marnie Fogg is a media consultant in all aspects of the fashion industry. She has a Master’s Degree in Art and Design Advanced practice and theory. She has lectured in Visual Studies and the Culture of Fashion and the University of Nottingham.

She is the author of over 25 books on fashion and related subjects including: The Dress: 100 Ideas that Changed Fashion Forever, Vintage Handbags: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics, Vintage Weddings, Vintage Fashion Illustration from Harper’s Bazarr 1930 - 1970, and a series of books “Vintage Patterns” that cover the decades 1920’s thru 1980’s.

Reviews

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was well put together. I liked the description at the start of each "chapter," the picture of the pattern, and the details about it such as what it was used for and by what company. It was very informative. Well worth my time to read it.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spent several minutes trying to decide which of the fabrics I like the most and wondering what I would do with it.

[Madeleine Logan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting information and high quality, beautiful images. The sourcing of some of the images was lackluster, making it difficult to find more information if you fall in love with a print.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

lucky to find in the library...amazon wants 300-800$ for it.

Great resource. Picture library of 1950's fabric designs. After Calder among others, as well as some barkcloth designs.