Tom and Linda Platt

Tom and Linda Platt are a renowned New York-based designer couple known for their elegant, timeless womenswear collections since the 1980s. Their designs are characterized by clean lines, luxurious fabrics, and an understated sophistication that is appreciated both on the red carpet and in everyday life.

Who are Tom & Linda Platt?

Tom and Linda Platt met in 1969 at Pratt Institute, where both studied fashion design. Their first creative collaboration was a dress for their first date—the beginning of a lifelong partnership in love and design.

They founded their own brand, the TOM AND LINDA PLATT COLLECTION, in 1982 and have been a well-established team in the fashion world ever since. Their design philosophy is: "Life is complicated. Clothes should be simple."

This attitude is reflected in their minimalist yet expressive designs. Tom and Linda Platt's designs are known for their clean silhouettes, high-quality materials, and an aesthetic that transcends trends. Evening gowns with sophisticated details such as cutouts, draping, or asymmetrical cuts are typical. Bold colors such as red, blue, and classic black dominate.

An example of her work is a black sequin dress from the 1980s, which impresses with its simple form and high-quality workmanship – a testament to her timeless design aesthetic.

Tom and Linda Platt have collaborated with Vogue Patterns for many years, offering a variety of sewing patterns bearing their elegant signature. These patterns are ideal for advanced sewers who value high-quality workmanship and stylish design.

All sewing patterns by Tom & Linda Platt are available at schnittmuster-online.de