Help Bling Me!

January 23, 2012 20th century

As previously noted, the GBACG is having what should be an amazing Titanic event.  While I’d love to make something new, money is tight enough that I really shouldn’t be spending money on yards of silk.  And, shockingly, I tried on my 1910 Lady Maud evening dress and it still fits, and since I’ve only [...]

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1912 Evening Wear Article Added

January 20, 2012 20th century

I decided to post the article on 1912 evening wear for men and women that I wrote for GBACG’s newsletter to my Fashion Trends for Winter/Spring 1912 page.  I’m super excited about the upcoming Titanic Dinner that GBACG is putting on — can you tell?

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Copyright for Costumers

January 19, 2012 research

Trystan has written an excellent primer on copyright for costume bloggers that’s worth checking out.  It’s a good rundown on the essentials and can help us all determine what’s legal to post and what’s not. And while we’re on the topic… I want to boost the signal on one particular portion:  crediting others for their [...]

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Costume College Teaching Thoughts

January 18, 2012 Costume College

I’m trying to decide what to offer to teach at Costume College this year.  Here’s a bunch of ideas — I’d love to hear feedback on what sounds interesting!  Some ideas are fleshed out, some are still rudimentary… Social History of Hair in England, 1770s-1820s The changes in English hairstyles from the Georgian to the [...]

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Golden Globes Fashion Drive-By Post

January 17, 2012 17th century

How much did I love Andrea Riseborough’s gown — an updated 17th c. dress by Vivienne Westwood?  SO MUCH!

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Lucas de Heere 16th c. costume illustrations

January 11, 2012 16th century

Researchers of 16th century English costume are probably familiar with Lucas de Heere’s sketch of middle and lower class London ladies (discussed here, higher resolution image here).  It’s an important source, given that de Heere is documented as having actually BEEN in England when it was drawn, and it shows the common people.  Most images [...]

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12th Night, a New Dress, Sarah’s Laurel, and possibly more!

January 9, 2012 16th century

This past weekend was 12th Night for the SCA West Kingdom, and my super good friend Sarah received the Laurel award!  The Laurel is kind of like a lifetime achievement or master-level award in the SCA for arts & sciences; she received her’s for costuming. Sarah asked me to be an attendant in her ceremony, [...]

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