A few info on venetian historical fashion Since I made my first venetian-inspired pink dress, people has been coming to me to ask questions about venetian fashion history. I am not an expert, but do have a quite rare book about the matter: Abiti Antichi e moderni dei Veneziani, by the much missed Doretta Davanzo…
Padmé corset gown- costume analysis With this post I am going to share with you the analysis of Pamdmé’s Corset Gown I did before remaking mine. It was among the first five cosplays I have made, as I thought it was an easy one, bakc in 2011. Boy, I was wrong! I usually share…
Side by side view of the original costume and the replica I have created.
Exploring the difference between what we see on screen and the real costume, what makes a costume look different and what to know before choosing the fabric when you want to go for accuracy.
Basic notions about dyeing at home, and a fun and easy experiment.
Tricks and advice to make your Leia Senatorial costume rock
A list of tricks and things to keep in mind to start filling the gap between fancy dress and historical clothing.
Comparing the result of a handmade attempt of replica with a chinese dress from ebay.
Working on the Phantom of the Opera -movie- costume from Why so Silent. With a hint of thought about Napoleon’s wardrobe.
A dress inspired by the autumn golden light and the falling leaves.