![]() These designs will be incorporated as all-over and border prints on classic Pinup Couture designs, including the flirty and famed 1960s-style Jenny Dress which features adjustable straps and a gathered full skirt, the stunning 1950s-style Heidi Dress, which showcases a sweetheart neckline, covered belt, and flattering swing skirt, and the sleek and sexy Evangeline Dress, a fitted, wiggle-style style making its debut in this collection. The collection will also showcase one of Blair's personal artworks depicting a mother embracing her child. Some of the art included was previously used in the 1950s for handkerchiefs and scarves manufactured for Carol Stanley Studios, New York. The collection incorporates Blair's whimsical novelty motifs of travel-such as trains, planes, and caricatures of commuters-and girlish flair like umbrellas, butterflies, kittens, lips, and roses. THE MAGIC OF MARY BLAIR collection will consist of a dozen dresses and eight skirts, with all of these designs available in extra small to 4X. "Our clothing is made to empower women, allowing them to be the best versions of themselves." "We believe that all women deserve the right to look and feel beautiful," said Byrnes. Headed by CEO and co-founder and Head Designer Laura Byrnes, this LA-based, predominately female-run company believes in "Couture for Everybody", a movement dedicated to providing an array of women's sizes from extra small to 4X. Pinup Girl Clothing is honored to partner with Mary Blair's Family Estate to spotlight Blair's accomplishments and contributions to the twentieth century with this new collection of New Look-reminiscent frocks.įounded in 1999, Pinup Girl Clothing produces and showcases vintage-inspired garments, styled after classic 1940s, 50s, and 60s silhouettes, but with a modern woman in mind, coining the term pinup-style clothing. Blair's whimsical use of bold graphics, juxtaposition of complementary and contrasting colors, and exuberant imaginativeness refused to be ignored in a male-dominated industry, so much that Blair prevailed in showcasing her talents across animated and live action films, advertising, clothing, greeting cards, retail window displays, theatrical sets, and children's books. Available exclusively through Pinup Girl Clothing-a Los Angeles, California-based manufacturer, boutique, and online retailer-the collection will include Blair's original art and illustrations.īlair-active in the 1930s through 70s, but perhaps best known by her work done for The Walt Disney Studios in the 1940s through 60s-created enchanting, immersive, playful, and inventive illustrations that perfectly encapsulate the mid-century modern aesthetic in cheerful detail. ![]() 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - via PRWEB - Pinup Girl Clothing is pleased to announce the release of THE MAGIC OF MARY BLAIR Collection by Pinup Couture, a Spring/Summer 2015 line of 1950s and 60s-style dresses and skirts that showcase illustrations from artist Mary Blair. ![]()
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