.. you can find the concepts of mythological figures, lack of corsetry, emphasis on the “natural” shape of the female body, flowing and organic forms, colors of nature, and attention to detail, draping, and ease in movement in today’s bridal wear. The main difference is that today synthetic fabrics and …
.. sometimes fell a little short of the ideal that was presented by Pre-Raphaelite paintings. The result of “natural and beautiful forms” sometimes resulted in frizzy hair, poor draping, or strange accessorizing. You have to give them credit for trying as they believed every woman was beautiful and sensuous if …
.. many wealthy women, and particularly English and American women, could afford to be what was considered “on the fringe” of fashion by wearing Aesthetic clothing. The obvious difference between Aesthetic gowns and high fashion of the day was a distinct lack of corset. Second notorious feature were flowing and …
.. in stained glass, wallpaper, carpeting, and design. Differing from the “busy” Victorian household, the Aesthetes aimed for balance and comfort, and although not knowing the concept yet, a type of “feng shui” in the flow and dynamics of house, home, and costume. (Photo: an Aesthetic stained glass from the …
The “counter” Victorian fashion movement, Aesthetics. These were artisans, craftsmen, and designers committed to maintaining the highest quality of fabric, texture, line, and design in response to what they felt was “crass” mass production. Getting their concepts from the “Pre-Raphaelites” who were a “rebellious” artistic movement (“Pre-Raphaelites” were protesting the …
.. our “Big Fi” Fiona is growing up! So proud of all the young Gals who jump into the fray. We older ones like to think we are teaching them something. It works both ways – we get their energy and enthusiasm, and they get our wisdom, experience and knowledge …
Here are a few photos from during the show. There will be more this week and many on the individual pages “by Gal”.
The Silhouettes “Buffalo Gals” presented “What Women Wore”, an historical fashion show on behalf of the Friends of the Powell (WY) Library yesterday. We packed the house (literally), and had a great time! Word of the day was “poufs”.. “poufy paniers”, “poufy hair”, “poufs of bosoms squeezed up high in …
.. this being part of Pre-Raphaelite J.W. Waterhouse’s “Ophelia” series, and a favorite inspiration for the Victorian era Aesthetic gown designers. (Photo left: 1909 tea gown; Right: “Ophelia”)
.. does capture the spirit, attention to detail with intricate trim, and flowing fabrics and colors of the Pre-Raphaelites. The Aesthetic concept of draping and fabric is still used today in bridal, formal wear, and costuming such as CosPlay. (Featured left: 1900’s Aesthetic velvet gown vs. J.W. Waterhouse Pre-Raphaelite painting …
