Archive for the ‘Belle Epoque’ Category
Edwardian Stunners
Posted in Belle Epoque, Edwardian Gown, Fashion History, Uncategorized, tagged Edwardian Fashion on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pregnancy, Survival and the Wasp Waist in the Belle Epoque
Posted in Belle Epoque, Economics & Fashion, tagged Belle Epoque, Victorian Fashion, Victorian Fertility, Wasp Waist on May 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In general (though not only), popular attraction between members of the opposite sex can sometimes be based on what is viewed to be powerful and/or capable. In the 20th century, sociologist have often interpreted the corset and quest for the wasp waist as subjugation and subjugation by men. But, they failed to look at the [...]
Outstanding Belle Époque Music for Costuming
Posted in Belle Epoque, tagged Belle Epoque, Belle Epoque Music, Heure Exquise, L'heure Exquise on December 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here is audial inspiration a plenty for a Belle Epoque gown. Ideally, one should try to gather as much sensory information as possible about a period when working on a costume, so as to immerse oneself in the aesthetics. Here are some excellent songs for a Belle Epoque project:
L’Heure Exquise by Hahn. Absolutely stunning, on [...]
