This one still has my heart, it’s on a tissue padded hanger right next to me in my studio. Most (not all) wedding bodice/dresses have super positive vibes, if you believe in that sort of thing. Do I? Well, I collect and reproduce Dead People’s Clothing for fun (and a job) and vacation in an old Victorian house…so yes, I do! Sharing some images from a wedding bodice that I’m taking a quick break to look at…this one is a real beauty, all the bust and armscye padding is still there. Back to work.
Adam put up my (obsessive) collection of “Victoria” magazines for sale…but he’ll have to pry these from my coldhearted clutches. Can one have too many primary resources? Um, I say NO!! Um, kind of like fabric 🙂
I know I’m a little scary in this image, but it’s sheer happiness and jet lag combined, accented with some cool bling–some antique, (check out the bracelet from Elizabeth Emerson) some vintage, and the earrings are awesome modern reproductions from Dames a la Mode.
FUN FACT: we got held up with TSA at LAX because the box that held all this bling was in my carry-on…they actually took out the box and gasped when they opened it! I laughed. It was my Lily Langtry moment, (as the story goes) because she had her stolen jewels reproduced in paste. I wish I could have seen how they showed up on the TSA screen, LOL.
The use of creases in men’s pants has always been an interesting topic and especially since there’s been very little hard information. Beyond the common idea that creases were “invented” by King Edward, there’s been little hard information. Until now. In this interesting blog post, the staff of the FIDM Museum has attempted to bring some clarity to his issue. Enjoy!
If it’s fringed, shirred and pleated…you know it’s on my workload list! Can anyone figure out why we don’t wear clothes like this now? Aside from the ideas that modern clothes are cozy and that fashion evolves, that’s fine…but certainly not as interesting.
