vestis echo project alan cannon jones london college of fashion
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Vestis
eCHO Project
Alan Cannon Jones
London College of Fashion
Research
• Pre 1850 Vests were cut as a sway back with the center back waist position 1¾ inches from the center back line
• Post 1850 Vests are cut with a straighter back shape and the center back waist is cut ½ inch from the center back line
• The 1900 Fashion Plate shows a similar Vest to the original used in the research
Research from the Cutters Practical Guide
Re-engineered Simulated Vest Lining
Close up of pocket areas
Close up of shoulder area
Original Vest and the Re-engineered Lining