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 Pattern:
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.


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 Pattern:
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.


Vintage Pattern: 1950sHardcover, 3 September 2013

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