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U.S. Haute Couture Beginnings/Victor Costa
Season 14
Episode 1403
This episode explores the influence of Victor Costa, an American fashion designer best known for his glamorous, romantic, and often dramatic evening wear that gained popularity from the 1970s through the 1990s. Victor Costa earned fame for creating affordable versions of high-end European couture designs. Peggy demonstrates the details—bias cuts, fusible interfacings, seam allowances, and more.
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