Historical and historically- inspired fashions
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.…
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…
My final two garments for theDreadful Sorryfilm commission are completed and on their way to South Carolina! In all, I completed 12 garments for this production! Some of the garments I did not snap photos of were a toddler’s white…
Sometimes a good idea just has to wait. And when it does, I keep a sketchbook on hand for those moments of great inspiration. Like a writer, I quickly record what is in my mind, making as many notes about…
While I have not yet seen the PBS film Dolley Madison, I did watch the interview with the costume designer. Great insight into the mind of not only a historical costumer, but a film costumer as well. Shows you the…
After multiple internet inquiries regarding the mysterious dress Vienna Teng wore in her Gravity video, the guy who commissioned it responded: “The gown Vienna wore in the Gravity video was created especially for it. We worked with a wardrobe designer…