Various costumes and clothing inspirations, references, tutorials and creations from all aspects of costuming and fashion from the past, present and future, consolidated and created lovingly in a single place for your enjoyment.
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Outfits from the Irish/Canadian TV series, “The Tudors” create by Michael Hirst, and inspired by the life of Henry the VIII and his wives.
The costumes were designed by Joan Bergin, who wanted a more unique and “sexy” approach to period drama costume designing. She wanted the audience to be able to relate with the costumes, hence the incorporation of modern elements into 16th century outfits. One example of this is her elimination of wig-wearing, which would have been commonly worn by men in that time.
This has been met by mixed opinions by viewers and costume designers alike. It revolves around a very fundamental dilemma that most costume designers are faced with; Historical accuracy and duty to inform vs. Modern sensibility and audience awareness.
Elizabeth I: The Pelican Portrait (1575 by Nicholas Hilliard, Original portrait kept in the National Gallery, London)
We’d like to concentrate on an important aspect of Elizabethan costuming, and that is make-up. Here is an interesting article which talks about the beauty ideals back then, how it influenced the famous Elizabethan pale-face and bright lips look, along with authentic, albeit harmful beauty recipes and concoctions.
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