The League costumes
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Most of the pictures in the look and feel section are taken from this series which really typifies the look. The costumes in the film are exceptionally high standard. Information on how to get the same look for far less cost are in following sections. | Most of the pictures in the look and feel section are taken from this series which really typifies the look. The costumes in the film are exceptionally high standard. Information on how to get the same look for far less cost are in following sections. | ||
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Zeffarelli's Romeo and Juliet 1968 | Zeffarelli's Romeo and Juliet 1968 | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 27 July 2012
Look and Feel
- Extract from the relevant art brief – expanded into specific costuming ideas
- Colours (with images), fabrics, etc
Similar nations
Although doublets and long gowns will be worn in both the Catazzari League and Dawn, follow these tips to keep them distinct:
1. Embellishment: The Dawnish like rich but clean lines and un-fussy tailoring. The League should be the opposite. Go to town on ribbons, flounces, slashes and puffed sleeves. Costume should be extravagant and flamboyant.
2. Waistlines: Fashionable waistlines for women's dresses are high. Full skirts should fall from the underbust. Dawn's low slung hip belts are thought to be a little provincial. Although high waisted houpplandes and burgundian gowns existed during this period I would advise avoiding them as they are more likely to feature in Dawn.
3. Slashes: A key look is to have bits of your undershirt displayed through the gaps in your gown or doublet. The easiest way to achieve this is by having sleeves that are tied on rather than attached. It would be quite easy to do this yourself if you have a doublet with integral sleeves. Replace the seams with ties and pull puffs of your undershirt through. (there will be more on constructing costumes later)
Research
The League draws its influence from the latest and narrowest historical period of all the Nations. The key looks will be found in the late1400s (1450-1500) and generally more towards southern Europe (Look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1400%E2%80%931500_in_fashion). It is at the height of the medieval renaissance shortly before our Tudor period.
The Borgias
Most of the pictures in the look and feel section are taken from this series which really typifies the look. The costumes in the film are exceptionally high standard. Information on how to get the same look for far less cost are in following sections.
Zeffarelli's Romeo and Juliet 1968
The doublets and gowns in this production are beautiful. Inspiration for Bravos can be taken from the squabbling Capulets and Montagues.
Romeo and Juliet (unreleased)
Currently post production. So far the costumes seem to be suitable for this Nation.
In detail
- Breakdown of each garment worn, typical layers and fabrics for each
- links to patterns, shops, traders etc.
- Good substitutions for each garment
Specifics
- Costuming high, middle and low status character
- Men/Women/children in each category?
- What you can achieve at different price brackets? (thinking of doing something along the lines of the Odyssey £30 kit challenge maybe Daisy and Jude!)
Hats and outerwear
- Examples, materials, patterns etc.
Jewellery
Armour
Weapons
Heraldry
Bibliography
- Both an online “would you like to know more!” and a guide to the amazing books you can get on amazon.
Nation specific garment
- Possibly – if we can think of something suitable for each nation!