Detail, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.
Whether you’re going out or staying in, palazzo pyjamas are perfect for New Year’s Eve. “Pyjama Game—the palazzo persuasion,” a 1963 Vogue editorial photographed by Gene Laurents, features two Vogue Couturier patterns for evening pyjama ensembles.
Both patterns are by designers based in Rome: Federico Forquet and Irene Galitzine. Vogue 1260 by Forquet is a sleeveless, draped evening dress that’s slit to reveal slim, matching pants. The original was apricot silk crêpe (click to enlarge):
Vogue 1260 by Federico Forquet, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Model: Marola Witt. Photo: Gene Laurents.
From Galitzine, Vogue 1220 is a three-piece pyjama ensemble consisting of a top and skirt in black cut velvet shot with Lurex paired with trousers in white crêpe. The bold, rope necklace is by Brania:
Vogue 1220 by Galitzine, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.
As always, details could be found in the back of the magazine:
Back views of Vogue 1260 and 1220 in Vogue, November 1, 1963.
All the best for 2016!
Detail, Vogue, November 1, 1963. Photo: Gene Laurents.
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