The pearl butterfly edwardian dress
How I made the Pearl Butterfly Edwardian dress. Analysis of the inspiration piece and replies to comments.
Order Your Unique Grimilde Malatesta Dress: A Guide
If you have been searching for a custom historical dress, a bespoke fantasy gown or a one of a kind piece made by Grimilde Malatesta, this guide explains exactly how my commissions work. Here you will discover how to purchase ready to ship designs, how the bespoke process works in my case, what mock ups…
Venetian Renaissance Fashion
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’s corset gown- costume analysis
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…
How can I make my historical costume look good?
A list of tricks and things to keep in mind to start filling the gap between fancy dress and historical clothing.
Venetian courtesan
My interpretation of a fresco from a fairytale beauty and the beast bookshop, representing a venetian 1570-ish dress
A gown for an Evil Queen
A fantasy gown to e the fairest of them all
The ebay costume experiment
Comparing the result of a handmade attempt of replica with a chinese dress from ebay.
Autumn
A dress inspired by the autumn golden light and the falling leaves.
Padmé’s bridal gown
Progress of making a replica of Padmé’s edding gown from Star Wars episode II.
The Victorian Volcano
Inspired by a 1890s original bodice, this gown is made recycling pieces of an other costume.
Death, the apocalypse rider
Historical and fantasy inspired men’s ensemble for one of the Apocalypse riders.
Vanity Fair, a regency inspired dress
A basic gown, correct in shape, yet striking in color, making you pop out of the nightgown-like audience of regency events, on a budget.
Half mourning ensemble, in black and blue
What shall we do with a dozen of black soutache appliqués, stored for too long? A nice 1900s day outfit. And, of course, a giant matching hat.
Russian Court Gown
Inspired by russian court gowns, but originally made to match Dracula’s suit when dancing with Mina in her red dress.
Der Holle Rache – costume for a queen of the night
A gown inspired by the shining of the stars from behind the golden baroque gate of a french castle. 1660s style.