When it comes to fashion, most of us will have our own signature colour which will depend on a number of factors including complexion, hair colour and of course personal taste. Aside from classic black, one of the most popular colours of Dressmaking Fabrics is pink. Pink is a fantastic choice for many occasions including weddings, formal events and casual clothing and is popular all year round. Pink is considered by many to be a delicate and feminine colour and is associated with romance, baby girls and flowers. Colour psychologists (yes, there is such a thing!) believe that the colour pink can stimulate energy, encourage confidence and in some countries has even been used in prisons as it has been proven to reduce erratic behaviour. In fashion, the colour pink first rose to prominence in 1947 when designer Elsa Schiaparelli introduce designs crafted from pink Dressmaking Fabrics into western fashion and it was she who coined the term "shocking pink".
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Mamie Eisenhower in her inaugural gown, crafted from Dressmaking Fabric in her signature "Mamie Pink".[/caption]
Many of the world's most famous and influential women selected pink as their colour of choice including former First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower. Mamie was an extremely popular First Lady who was adored by her public for her contented family life and happy and approachable persona so it was really inevitable that pink would become the perfect signature colour for Mamie. At the 1953 Inaugural Balls, Mamie Eisenhower wore a beautiful gown of pink Dressmaking Fabric embroidered with over 2000 rhinestones and she was so fond of the hue that it is believed that her husband, President Dwight D. Eisenhower showered his wife with a gift of pink flowers every day; the famous White House was decked out with so much pink that it became known as The Pink Palace. Mamie Eisenhower became so synonymous with the colour that it became known worldwide as 'Mamie Pink'. Mrs. Eisenhower's successor, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was another First Lady who became renowned for her love of the romantic hue. Jackie O was, and still is, regarded as one of the world's most influential fashion icons but tragically her most famous rose coloured outfit is considered to be the Chanel suit worn on the fateful day that her husband, John F Kennedy Jr was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
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Molly Ringwald in her famous prom dress.[/caption]
Pink Dressmaking Fabrics have long been a popular choice for costume designers working on some of Hollywood's most successful films. In 1986 Molly Ringwald starred in the cult classic "Pretty In Pink"; the romantic comedy drama following Andie, a studious high school student from the wrong side of the tracks who shops in second hand stores and sews her own clothes. The film follows the ups and downs of Andie's romance with rich boy Blane as they encounter resistance from their respective social circles. The climax of the film comes when Molly's character, Andie, arrives at the prom in a pink dress of her own design and with it's puckered seams and unflattering cut this is far from what we normally consider a show stopping, classic movie costume. However the driven and self sufficient Andie and her dress achieved cult status amongst movie goers and her eighties-tastic dress retains its status as 'the worst prom dress ever'.
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The character of Elle Woods is famous for her pink, Barbie inspired wardrobe.[/caption]
Pink Dressmaking Fabrics once again took centre stage in Hollywood with the 2001 release of Legally Blonde. The semi-autobiographical tale tells the story of Elle Woods, the stereotypical homecoming queen who takes on the almost impossible task of graduating Harvard Law School and winning the heart of love interest, Warner Huntington III clad in a stunning array of designer outfits in varying shades of her signature colour. Pink is a colour which has featured in many Hollywood cult classics including the ever-popular Mean Girls. Tina Fey's classic teen movie follows a group of friends known as 'The Plastics' as they struggle to find acceptance in the world of high school.whilst following a set of sartorial laws including Pink Wednesdays; the film spawned the popular teen catchphrase "On Wednesdays, we wear pink".
Pink is still one of the most popular colours in fashion today and is such a versatile colour it will suit almost any complexion. Over recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of the colour pink in men's fashions with stars such as David Beckham and Jason Statham proving that even the manliest men can pull off a rosier tone. Even little Prince George bucked societies usual trends when he stepped out with his mum at a polo match wearing a pair of adorable pink dungarees. In 2012, fashion researchers found that astonishingly, men who wore pink to the office earned on average £1,000.00 more than their more traditionally dressed counterparts. We carry a wide range of pink Dressmaking Fabrics ideal for a wide range of projects for both men and women as pink continues to increase in popularity with both sexes.
Mamie Eisenhower in her inaugural gown, crafted from Dressmaking Fabric in her signature "Mamie Pink".[/caption]
Many of the world's most famous and influential women selected pink as their colour of choice including former First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower. Mamie was an extremely popular First Lady who was adored by her public for her contented family life and happy and approachable persona so it was really inevitable that pink would become the perfect signature colour for Mamie. At the 1953 Inaugural Balls, Mamie Eisenhower wore a beautiful gown of pink Dressmaking Fabric embroidered with over 2000 rhinestones and she was so fond of the hue that it is believed that her husband, President Dwight D. Eisenhower showered his wife with a gift of pink flowers every day; the famous White House was decked out with so much pink that it became known as The Pink Palace. Mamie Eisenhower became so synonymous with the colour that it became known worldwide as 'Mamie Pink'. Mrs. Eisenhower's successor, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy was another First Lady who became renowned for her love of the romantic hue. Jackie O was, and still is, regarded as one of the world's most influential fashion icons but tragically her most famous rose coloured outfit is considered to be the Chanel suit worn on the fateful day that her husband, John F Kennedy Jr was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
[caption id="attachment_8127" align="alignright" width="194"] Molly Ringwald in her famous prom dress.[/caption]
Pink Dressmaking Fabrics have long been a popular choice for costume designers working on some of Hollywood's most successful films. In 1986 Molly Ringwald starred in the cult classic "Pretty In Pink"; the romantic comedy drama following Andie, a studious high school student from the wrong side of the tracks who shops in second hand stores and sews her own clothes. The film follows the ups and downs of Andie's romance with rich boy Blane as they encounter resistance from their respective social circles. The climax of the film comes when Molly's character, Andie, arrives at the prom in a pink dress of her own design and with it's puckered seams and unflattering cut this is far from what we normally consider a show stopping, classic movie costume. However the driven and self sufficient Andie and her dress achieved cult status amongst movie goers and her eighties-tastic dress retains its status as 'the worst prom dress ever'.
[caption id="attachment_8128" align="alignleft" width="95"] The character of Elle Woods is famous for her pink, Barbie inspired wardrobe.[/caption]
Pink Dressmaking Fabrics once again took centre stage in Hollywood with the 2001 release of Legally Blonde. The semi-autobiographical tale tells the story of Elle Woods, the stereotypical homecoming queen who takes on the almost impossible task of graduating Harvard Law School and winning the heart of love interest, Warner Huntington III clad in a stunning array of designer outfits in varying shades of her signature colour. Pink is a colour which has featured in many Hollywood cult classics including the ever-popular Mean Girls. Tina Fey's classic teen movie follows a group of friends known as 'The Plastics' as they struggle to find acceptance in the world of high school.whilst following a set of sartorial laws including Pink Wednesdays; the film spawned the popular teen catchphrase "On Wednesdays, we wear pink".
Pink is still one of the most popular colours in fashion today and is such a versatile colour it will suit almost any complexion. Over recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the popularity of the colour pink in men's fashions with stars such as David Beckham and Jason Statham proving that even the manliest men can pull off a rosier tone. Even little Prince George bucked societies usual trends when he stepped out with his mum at a polo match wearing a pair of adorable pink dungarees. In 2012, fashion researchers found that astonishingly, men who wore pink to the office earned on average £1,000.00 more than their more traditionally dressed counterparts. We carry a wide range of pink Dressmaking Fabrics ideal for a wide range of projects for both men and women as pink continues to increase in popularity with both sexes.