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Valentina is an open source pattern drafting software tool, designed to be the foundation of a new stack of open source tools to remake the garment industry. [5] The program was named after mother of the founder Roman Telezhinsky, a cutter by profession, who gave him the idea for the project.
Capri pants were popularized in the United States in the 1960s television series The Dick Van Dyke Show. The character Laura Petrie, the young housewife played by Mary Tyler Moore , caused a fashion sensation – and some mild controversy – by wearing close-fitting capri pants throughout the show's run [ 9 ] [ 10 ] [ 11 ] (capris that were ...
Slim fitting pants and jeans were worn not just by members of the teenage Mod or greaser subculture but also ordinary people. By 1962, Sears were selling tight jeans made from "stretch" denim that incorporated elastane. [9] The trend lasted until the end of the 1960s when "hippie" culture gave rise to flared pants and bell bottom jeans.
A pair of jeans Microscopic image of faded fabric. Jeans are a type of trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth. Often the term "jeans" refers to a particular style of trousers, called "blue jeans", with the addition of copper pocket rivets added by Jacob W. Davis in 1871 [1] and patented by Davis and Levi Strauss on May 20, 1873. Prior to ...
Cargo shorts are a shorts version of the cargo pants, with the legs usually extending down to near-knee lengths. Both cargo pants and shorts have since become popular as urban casual wear , since they are loose-fitting and quite convenient for carrying extra items during everyday foot trips or while cycling .
Jersey fabric originated in the Channel Islands, particularly on the island of Jersey, where it was traditionally used for underwear and sweaters for fishermen.This versatile fabric has historical roots dating back to the Middle Ages, when Jersey was a significant exporter of knitted goods. [1]
Jean-Charles, marquis de Castelbajac [1] (born 28 November 1949), also known as JC/DC, [2] is a French fashion designer. He has enjoyed international success with some of his creations, including a coat of teddy bears worn by pop star Madonna [ 3 ] and by supermodel Helena Christensen in the film Prêt-à-Porter and a sequin jacket for Beyonce ...
Jean Benner (28 March 1836, in Mulhouse – 28 October 1906, in Paris) was a French artist. He was twin to fellow artist, Emmanuel Benner , and the father of Emmanuel M. Benner , another artist. Early life