It has often been said that one should not expect vintage designer Vogue patterns to be re-issued because of expired licensing agreements. Today, this is no longer the case, at least for one iconic design.
Let's reintroduce ourselves to the iconic wrap dress designed by Diane Von Furstenberg. This re-release is a celebration of the fifty year anniversary that DVF wrap dresses became the "it" garment of its time.
Are you surprised with the re-release? I am and excited too.
Check out the sizing. The original pattern, Vogue 1549, came out in single sizes as was the norm in the 1970s. This re-release, Vogue 2000, comes in expanded multi-sized combinations. The original was only available in sizes 6 to 16 and this release is expanded to include sizes 18, 20, 22 and 24. That is sweet.
One thing that I never noticed before is that this design doesn't have to been sewn in a knit fabric on both the original and re-release patterns. The recommended fabrics remain the same over the decades, "soft fabrics such as Challis, Chambray, Pongee, Surah, Single Knits such as Wool and Cotton Jersey." Oh, wouldn't a DVF wrap dress in Pongee (raw silk) be the ultimate in luxury! A gal could dream, right?
So, will you be picking up this pattern? Only available online, it won't be released in stores.
Happy Sewing!
Update (February 12, 2024): Apparently Vogue 2000 will be available as a general release later in the spring. This notice found on a Instagram post,
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I remember when this pattern came out and did not get it then. Silly me, I have corrected my mistake. Thank you for bringing this one to my attention. I cannot wait until it is here. Of course it is about 3 times the amount now. I think the shipping fee is more than the original pattern cost.
ReplyDeleteI'd seen something about the re-release, but did not know it will be available on-line only. Will I buy it? I'm not sure, as I don't wear dresses. It will depend on if it goes on a good sale, or if FOMO strikes me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for saving me from looking for it in store.
Based on the price of the vintage version, buying this pattern may be a good investment, even if never sewn. I did not buy it the first time and won't now. I've tried wrap dresses, both sewn and retail. They just don't work for me, something about where that neckline wants to land on me. Never quite knows where to be comfortable.
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