A little while ago I picked up a great second hand book called 'Hollywood Knits'. It is a collection of knitwear patterns based on items worn by some classic Hollywood greats. They are 'modern interpretations' of the classic items, and I use that term loosely because this book was published in the 1980s! I haven't made any of the items and I wonder how influenced the patterns are by the 1980s - certainly the sketches have HUGE shoulders! There are some really lovely items in here though, all illustrated with a photograph of the star wearing it. The book has 20 patterns and includes pieces from Hollywood icons including Marilyn Monroe and Gary Cooper.
Stylish jumper worn by Greta Garbo and one I would love in my wardrobe.
I asked my husband if he wanted an 'Errol' so he could replicate the 'Errol Flynn jumper tucked into trousers look' - he looked nervous, sidled away and left the room before I could start measuring him. I guess not every Hollywood fashion is timeless!
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