Hint for Tomorrow's Release!
We're one day away from a new year and a new theme at Charm. I'm so excited, and I hope you are, too!
The pattern releasing tomorrow is classic Charm, with a twist. And a bow! It can be made casual, fancy, or very fancy.
It honors a nearly forgotten part of American fashion history, and perfectly represents the 2026 theme. Whatever could it be?
Please leave your guesses in the comments, and come back tomorrow to celebrate 2026 in style!
xoxo,
Gertie
Comments (63)
Ladies of influence? Women who looked like they were in the background but really did great things?
Debutantes or First Ladies? We used to sell First Lady portrait dolls at Tinkerbell's Toy Shop in Disneyland back in the 80s. *sigh*
60s? Please ? Omg whatever it is - it will be AMAZING!!!! 🤩
Ooohhh! I asked for something Jackie-ish in my survey - I feel very heard! My guess for the release - perhaps something in the style of her peach-coloured 'bow dress'? And for the 2026 theme - something that honours the elegance and timelessness of the dresses and suits she frequently wore?
It *is* like the bow dress - yay! But I think I prefer the asymmetrical (Modified Empire?) waistline; it's a very flattering look. Looking forward to sewing it - I have a bright teal-blue silk that I think will be perfect for it.
Maybe famous photographs and how each dress/garment was chosen to be worn?
I'm thinking some sort of fashion history of the world or how it shaped the 1950s/ mid century designers.
Hoping for a theme with an International slant.
Yes... something like international designers would be good.
First Ladies
Can't wait for the New Year and new Charm theme!
My first thought was Camelot era but then you said nearly forgotten and this dress isn't from that era. I can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve, er, glove! Oh, wait. Someone reminded us that Ann Lowe designed this dress. Could the next theme be inspired by Black and Brown designers?
oh wow, I was only at the National portrait gallery yesterday at the National Portrait gallery at the Cecil Beaton exhibition where this portrait lives, cant wait for tomorrow x
I’m thinking women in history or heads of state. Powerful women? That seems very Charm.
I’m so excited!
First ladies of fashion? American designers? Bridal or bridal adjacent? Designers of color? Um...that's all I can think of. This looks gorgeous. I'm 8 hours ahead of you guys so I have a long wait. Hurry! I'm so excited. It's better than xmas.
I have no idea but I love reading all of the ideas and things that are suggested. 💃🏾I'm so excited
Ann Lowe designed this!! Omg if we could get a tutorial on how to do her fabric flowers I would be so so happy
Thats probably a couple months of learning on just the flowers!
Oh my gosh I’m gonna freakin’ die! ❤️❤️❤️I can’t even…….so excited!
Charming Ones! Love that name for the community ❤️
I’m hoping the theme is American designers, and I’m extra hoping for some Claire McCardell!
Oooh it's Jackie O in 1948, in her debutante dress. I would guess the New Look but the New Look is Dior, who is French...First Ladies' fashion doesn't seem very Charm-y, given that Charm has a global audience. Early American couture, maybe???
well this is going to be fun! love learning fashion history, aaand making it, too? sign me up! oh, wait- i’m already signed up. yay!
Jackie-OH!! MY DREAM!! Next to Diana! Oleg Cassini, Chanel (fabric), Ann Lowe!
I’m here for the comment section. Since my fashion knowledge is limited, I’m so grateful for Charming Ones that know and share!
Pretty sure this is an Ann Lowe design? She had some spectacular low key and dramatic creations with lots of hand sewn elements. I'm going American Couture as a theme! Anyway, Ann Lowe deserves ALL her flowers, though she hardly got any...
I can’t wait. I love sweetheart necklines
Ooooh ...cant wait!
I’m stuck on the “nearly forgotten” part. Maybe Designers We Shouldn’t Forget, but less cumbersomely described.
I'm going with First Ladies of Fashion, many opportunities to explore here!
Maybe something Channel or Oleg Cassini inspired?
I think it will be her bow dress, and the theme will be……powerful women
Yay I was right about the dress!!
Could the theme be related to Cecil Beaton, he was the photographer of this portrait of Jackie soooo maybe the theme will be his work?
Maybe celebrating great American designers?
I think you may be close
Would love either a year of Jackie Kennedy or First Ladies fashion!
Perfect!
Oooh I don’t know but I am so excited for it!
Later Kennedy era fashion maybe? Or maybe something based on her iconic wedding dress? There were so many imitations, but Ann Lowe never really got credit for creating that iconic look at the time! Oooo Black history/designers as a theme? I feel like that would follow so well from this year's theme!
I was also thinking Ann Lowe!
Perhaps coastal resort fashion ranging from casual to evening chic?
Maybe powerful women in history?
I’m so excited!
Jackie Kennedy Onassis, I'm here for it!!!
Debutants or fashions if the first ladies?
Yes!
Im not sure what the theme will be but im looking forward to it!! X
Maybe a model inspired by Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress designed by Ann Lowe???? Unless we skip to the 1960's with Oleg Cassini?
My wedding dress was Oleg Cassini and it made me feel stupidly connected to Jackie.
60’s would be fabulous, some simple silhouettes would be perfect.
Ohhh so a more 60s Kennedy theme? Mad Men too. Lovely 😍
So exciting! Maybe fashion icons of American politics?
Fashion History would be a blast. Give me a corset, a split skirt and a collab with Bernadette.
Hopefully, Kennedy won't be the only First Lady for next year.
Oh my goodness! Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis ❤️ absolutely one of my favorite icons ever. I cannot wait!!! Everything she wore was classic.
The picture of Jackie O. is absolutely stunning. Maybe it’s a theme of political influence on fashion? Or rather fashion influencing politics? I could probably right a thesis paper on the topics.
Wow, Jackie Kennedy. It could be so many things — and all of them awesome.
Ooooooo I love the Kennedy era fashion!
Ooh! That's Jackie Kennedy! Could the new theme be debutante-related?
Oh heck.
Super exciting!!