In the previous post I discussed the fashion for using varied materials, texture, techniques and styles in Victorian construction, from clothes to architecture. As all styles, this preference didn’t come out of no where. As of late the Great Exhibition of 1851 has gathered much more attention than in previous decades. It was an amazing [...]
Archive for November, 2011
A Basis for the Resurgence of the Bustle
Posted in Uncategorized on November 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Two Schemes for Next Project
Posted in Uncategorized on November 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Since it is late November, I will be making a winter weight gown. Here are the two ideas: HUNTER GREEN VELVET I have some silk non-Christmas-looking plaid that I could pair with Green silk velvet. This would be Holiday-ish, without looking like it stayed too long at the party come January. I am highly tempted [...]
When Designing a Bustle
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bustle, Victorian Costume, Victorian Costuming on November 27, 2011 | 2 Comments »
One aspect of bustle gowns that make them so fun is the usage of a lot of different techniques and options in decoration. To not use enough of them you could arguably be accused of “modernizing” your gown – that is making it more palatable to 21st century tastes by streamlining it and removing the [...]
To Drive the Cold Winter Away
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Bustle, Historical Costume, Toronto, Victorian Costume, Victorian Costuming on November 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hi, guys. I’ve been gone for a while after a baby and a big move. Winter will shortly fall on our heads like a sharp and brittle wind-blown icicle. As I currently live in a city, skiing opportunities will be scarce though the winter will be colder and darker. A project is needed. When we [...]
