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In early 1897, Jean-Philippe Worth received a rush order for a fancy dress costume from a regular client via transatlantic cable. Recreating the costume worn by the Infanta as portrayed by Velasquez through the use of modular components and an accurate dress form maintained for his client, Worth was able to complete and ship his commission back to New York 24 hours later. The gown itself betrays no evidence of its lightning-fast manufacture. Its silken lining and silver lace underscore the high period standards borne by all garments carrying the Worth label.
In spirit of the Royal Wedding, we’ll try and post some interesting costumes worn by members of royal families across the world!
This is the late Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, a portrait by Sir Gerald Kelly.
Shawls and Bonnets, Regency fashion.
Marcel Marceau (1923 - 2007) Michael Ahearn Photographer
“Universally considered the world’s greatest contemporary mime artist, Marcel Marceau was a true legend. Throughout a career spanning nearly sixty years, the French-born Marceau achieved notoriety beginning in the late 1940’s, and brought the art of mime to audiences worldwide with continuous touring of his stage show and appearances in film and on television. His work had a tremendous influence on the art, and earned him some of the highest honors of his native France and countries abroad. In addition to his work as a mime artist, Marceau was also a teacher, author, and painter.”
Pjerrot and Pirette
Pjerrot is a clown-figure and about 4000 years old. He is originally from Asia but came to Italy around 1500 as a part of Commedia dell’arte (type of theatre)
In the 1800 he came to Denmark where he is a well-known and beloved character in the amusement parks Tivoli and Bakken. He works as both an entertainer and magician.
Pirette is the girl whom Pjerrot loves.
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