The Russian Burda website has changed their main page, and I haven’t seen them posting any good Burda news there yet. The German website, however, has posted the first look at the April issue. It looks to be something of a mixed bag… There are definitely a few photos that excite me, though Burda’s continued love affair with crazy sauce prints does make it a bit difficult to see a lot of the style lines. I withhold judgement until I can see line drawings this month, but there is enough here that I am intrigued.
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| This dress! I want one! I am loving the draped collar. Definitely makes me more excited for this month. |
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| I actually rather like this dress too. The neckline looks a bit low, but that would be easily adjustable. |
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| Burda is doing a good job selling me on this maxi dress. Actually, I think the neckline detail is pretty interesting – I might even consider making this in a shorter version. |
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| I like the look of the coat, but I would like to see the line drawing. The pants… look a bit baggy in the crotch. I also really appreciate the use of the fabrics on these pieces. Not something I would think to wear together, but I like it. |
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| Is the top a top or a vest? Is the belt keeping it closed? Definitely need more info before I make a call on this one. I do rather like the fabric though. |
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| Makes me wonder if the 1930s are going to make a revival? I would be more excited by that than all the 90s revival stuff. |
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| Not sure what the sewing pattern is here… so I will have to wait for the magazine. |
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| Jumpsuit? It actually looks kinda classy. Though jumpsuits aren’t really my thing… |
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| The top looks similar to styles we’ve gotten before. The pants? Meh. |
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| Not really excited by anything here, either. |
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| The Plus section isn’t nearly as impressive as it was last month. Maybe it is the scale of the print, but I just can’t see this being flattering on anyone. |
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| The shirt collar makes me feel claustrophobic. |
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| This trench coat is pretty sweet though. Can’t wait to see the line drawing for this one! |
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| And this blouse isn’t too bad either. |
So – what do you all think? Anyone else excited by that white dress? What about the maxi? Typically I am not impressed by the April issue, but this year it might be more interesting than March. What do you all think? Feel free to discuss in the comments!
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I quite like the white top actually (last of the photos of the regular sizes), although it would probably only work on women with a smaller bust. It's my favourite thing so far, I think.
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I have seen enough to definitely buy. Love it. Sassy Sewing Bees https://facebook.com/sassysewingbees ❀
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The top 3 dresses and 30's one have me very excited! Can't wait to get my hands on my issue 😀
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It got my attention too. I would wear that white top if I wasn't a DD! I like the kids patterns too…even though I rarely sew for kids.
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I'm cautiously optimistic. Looking forward to the line drawings.
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What's a DD?
And yeah, that white top is, um, well it reminds me our dentist when she was pregnant…
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Hahaha a DD bra cup! I'd be afraid that boxy blouse would stick out and just hang from my shelf of a bust!
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That is the same reason I dismissed it offhand – I knew it wasn't going to look cute hanging off the girls. I can see how it might be really interesting on someone with a smaller bust. I thought maybe it could work in a fabric with a softer hand, but then it would lose the sleek modern look it has going for it.
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Oh of course! Funnily enough our dentist was ecstatic with going from an A to a D cup while pregnant and breastfeeding.
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