Or, Classic Eye Candy. The Spirited New Thoroughbreds of Vogue, 1989.
If you don't have this magazine, here is a peek of the late 80S. My old Vogues are scattered around my bed like so many worn and torn soldiers. I read and re-read them, finding pleasure in the designs of Calvin Klein, DKNY, Kaffe Fassett, Perry Ellis's, Marc Jacobs, Mary Lynn Patrick, Nora Gaughan, Lily Chin, Alice Starmore, EZ and Meg Swansen and all the others. These are the group of designers that are idols of the 'old guard.' We are lucky to have still have them designing fantastic garments for us.
This is a mini-picture review.
IMHO, since 2001, a long drought filled with dull, trendy designs was the Vouge of the early 2000. I was delighted and surpised that Vogue's 25th anniversary book featured some of the famous designers of the last 25 years plus new designs and designers. There are at least 3 of the more famous sweaters in this 1989 Fall issue alone. I'll begin by apologizing for my awful photograph but holding a magazine, aiming and shooting a tiny camera with the other hand is not easy. (Click on the photos for a better look. The pictures are just a fraction of their size. Details are better seen in full screen)
Cover sweater by Vogue Staff. Done in Froehilch-Wolle DK wool.
Enjoy the peek into the past.
Titled " 33 And Still Handsome" Original design by Susan Houser.This heavily cabled man's sweater (below) appeared in Vogue's Fall/Winter issue in 1956 the first time. In the Then and Now feature, this '89 redux is on page 12 of the '89 issue. This sweater is now 51 years old and Still Handsome don't you think?
What is defines a Classic Sweater? The person who leaves the best and most succinct answer in the comment section, will receive a gift of three balls of lovely KSH for a stole or shawl - or what ever they wish to knit.
Then we come to a special portion of the magazine. I have included 3 sweaters from that section.
Called the Thoroughbred Sweaters. Enduring Appeal, pg 50.
This...
is the famous Alice Starmore Fair Isle vest, the Thoroughbred. The question is, did Starmore name her vest or did Vogue? Thoroughbred is one of the 'stars' of the Scottish Collection. It is gorgeous.
Ivory and Pearls is creamy elegance in Baruffa/Lane Borgosesla's Maratona DK wool yarn. The pre-strung faux pearls are cleverly placed along the outside of the cables and under each cable repeat. This cardi calls for 1200 pearls. Designed by Sheila Meyer.
The amazing Deborah Newton shows us her asymmetrically hemmed, trapeze paneled design. This is knitted in Melrose, Cablenella wool/rayon in a worsted weight. Trimmed in black with a single button, it is New York all the way. 
Designer Hand knits are filled with mohair delicacies that knit up fast and become famous. There was a time when mohair was the yarn to use.
The Fuchsia Kimono coat by Rebecca Moses in her Vogue Debut.
And of course, the famous BUBBLE by Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis. He was being witty when he designed his bubble, but it caught on and is still in Vogue's 25th anniversary magazine. Oh, for the days when I could wear boots like that. I have 3 pairs I can't bear to part with. Not thigh-highs, but high heeled and expensive.
Called Brief Encounter was the name of this cropped cardigan with a mohair boucle collar. It is by Soo Youn & Townsend. Very sophisticated. The collar could be used as a shoulder shawl, or hood. It is a short row wonder.
And here is Nora Gaughan's lovely offering.
Click on the pic and see the detail in the front panel.
Another famous beauty, Shrugged Off, this shawl has a back that wasn't shown but is a gorgeous lace and the model is wearing the 2 tails of the triangulated piece tucked in her waistband. This is in the 25th Anniversary magazine as well.
Designed by Mari Lynn Patrick.
In burgundy and navy, one can scarcely
see the intricate two toned cables of, Twist and Tone, a sophisticated, complex pull by Lily Chin. She designed very complex patterns in the beginning of her career. Still does. But occasionally she gives us one that even I can knit. Seems impossible that she has been designing for so many years. This wasn't her first appearance in Vogue. Knitted in wool and camel hair, of fingering weight.
Camel hair blends were very popular 18-20 years ago. In fact, one of my favorites is this wonderful, baby cable, T neck sweater that has been in my queue since the magazine came out. 
Called Classic Calvin Klein, this T necked, cable pull is my sort of sweater. In '89, Internet shopping was not possible in our town. There wasn't any place to buy the camel/cashmere yarn by Filitura di Crosa called Camelhair.
If anyone has about 17 balls of it kicking around in a closet, consider it sold if you don't want it, I do.
Until then, I have some 70%Cashmere/30% wool tweed I found at Elann. I have purchased 2 other batches of yarn for this. A batch of 100% camel, and a blend of camel and silk. None of them were the right yarn.
I wish I had the band width to show the entire book but I saved many wonderful sweaters, coats and jackets just in case you find one of these on eBay, or someone is destashing their knitting library.
I wonder if this cashmere and wool will work for Classic Calvin? 
I hope you have enjoyed a glimpse of some of the late 80's of Vogue. I have enjoyed putting it together for you.
If you find errors, feel free to contact me and let me know. Everyone knows I am dyslexic. I need the help and welcome it.
Many of you might not have heard of many of these yarns, but there are substitues so don't dispare if you see one you have to have.
Adieu until next time. If this is well received, I will go back in time, and bring you more ancient Vogues. I have most of the old ones and I would enjoy sharing them with you. Who knows, maybe you will find the sweater of your dreams some of these favorites of mine. Let me know by leaving your comments.
Sweet dreams
junieann
Stripes All Around & Union Square by Kate Gilbert
Jacket by Ann Budd
Basketweave Pullover, Melissa Leapman
