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   HC | Apr 03, 2004 04:45am | #1

   I echo Rebecca's sentiment--some of my favorite articles are those detailing how designers achieve their "look". I especially appreciate the ones that go a step further and show us how-to-do-it, or suggest ways in which the vintage designers' ideas translate to modern clothing.

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   SewNancy | Apr 03, 2004 11:24pm | #2

   Here's another vote for more on current designers.  I have enjoyed all the articles over the years on designers and would really love to see more of them.  I like  the inspirational  pieces and those that tell you how to get the look, like the one on Zoran or the set on Armani.  I used Kleibackers method for easing a neckline and it was a life saver.

   Nancy

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   callie1 | Apr 05, 2004 03:13am | #3

       Yes please, more designers.  Those are always some of my favorite articles.  One designer I would love to see an article on is Miyake.  Those designers who do things a little differently are especially interesting.  I would love to see more designers profiled. 

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   SewNancy | May 17, 2004 07:37pm | #6

   Issy Miyake is retired and someone else is doing the design work now, but still interesting.  I am interested in some of the other Japanese designers too. 

   Nancy

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   marijke | Apr 06, 2004 02:02am | #4

   I agree that an occasional article about a designer is great.  Besides the obvious and wellknown names, I have enjoyed articles on techniques used by art-to-wear designers (like Anna Carlson).  What I enjoy about the articles is learning about an unusual technique or design element.

   Marijke

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   TERISEW | May 16, 2004 07:59pm | #5

   Sorry gals I hate to be a wet blanket, but if it wasn't for the other designers from the past we have all been inspired and have learned from, there would be no Marc Jacobs or Prada for that matter. They are doing 50's. They are recycling. They hardly deserve credit for being 'original'. There approach has been somewhat neglected therefore it appears fresh.

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   Merryll | May 20, 2004 09:10pm | #7

   Ah, may I also echo my desire to see such articles?  If the top designers are unreachable, how about another in-depth with Claire Shaeffer, who spent months in their workrooms before she wrote her book?

   I'd especially appreciate features on formal gowns and those beautiful dressy suits.

   Merryll

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   FitnessNut | May 20, 2004 09:39pm | #8

   Hear, hear!

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   ceb1 | May 20, 2004 09:56pm | #9

   I agree !!!

   That would be great.

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   carobanano | Jun 16, 2004 05:25am | #10

   I'd LOVE to see articles on designers and their design process, too!