I've just noticed that the 1983 Spring/Summer issues of Simplicity Pattern Book and Style Pattern Magazine have suspiciously similar covers:
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| Simplicity Pattern Book |
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| Style Pattern Magazine |
... Both show short-sleeved jackets with sailor collars worn over summer dresses. The Simplicity jacket is fastened with bows, the Style Pattern jacket with toggles.
Now there was a minor fashion trend for sailor-themed jackets and dresses—inspired, like many other early eighties fads, by Princess Diana. However, Style and Simplicity Patterns were closely affiliated. Could there have been some editorial overlap—or even some sharing of design ideas?
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