Black and White Mourning in the Renaissance, and the Making of a Goth- heraldic design
Discover the historically inspired iconography and the feminist message behind this design, available on Spoonflower as wallpaper, fabric, and other objects.
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…
Grimilde Malatesta – Guest Appearance Rates
I am available as a paid guest for various events, including historical balls, historical reenactments, and cosplay events. Below, you will find my appearance fees and conditions. Standard Guest Appearance Fees Weekdays (Monday–Friday): €300 per day Weekends (Saturday–Sunday- 24th December to 7th of January – August): €400 per day …
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.
Men’s full bottom wig
A dramatic style of wig, perfect for Louis XIV, and the second half of the XVII century. But would also make a terrific Captain Hook.
Robe en chemise
Making of the gown from Vestier’s painting “Portrait of a Lady with a book”, as a mix between a robe en chemise and a round gown, keeping it quite historically accurate, even if machine sewn.
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.
Smocked chemise à la reine
Soft, frothy and with a hint of personal touch, for the smocking, this was the perfect, comfortable key to start attending XVIII century events for me.
Russian Court Gown
Inspired by russian court gowns, but originally made to match Dracula’s suit when dancing with Mina in her red dress.
L’anglaise jaune
Project of a yellow robe à l’anglaise en fourreau in striped silk.