Each year I teach a spring course at the local university, but this past week I had the opportunity to be a guest speaker for a group of high school students- primarily young ladies from the ages 14-18. The topic…
Posted in 1780s, Commissions, Costume Design
The next commission on my agenda is recreating the pale blue polonaise gown from Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. The award winning costumes in this film are gorgeous and feminine and the color palette simply delectable! Some of my favorites are…
Posted in 1780s, Commissions, Costume Design
And sew it begins! The first stage of the Marie Antoinette [film] inspiration gown is complete! Here are a few images of the completed pocket hoops. They are made of 100% white cotton with 3 rows of buckram/steel wire boning.…
Posted in 1780s, Commissions, Costume Design
The next commission on my agenda is recreating the pale blue polonaise gown from Sophia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. The award winning costumes in this film are gorgeous and feminine and the color palette simply delectable! Some of my favorites are…