Costume & Style – Fashion Reflects Culture and Growth Pt 3
After the French Revolution a man’s costume was severely elegant worn by dashing gallants in cravats with women emulating the classical purity of Greek statues
Cameo
MB Fashion Week Australia 2014 – The Final Wrap by Jo Bayley
Last week saw the Fash Pack descend onto the Sydney suburb of Redfern for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) and I viewed first hand the up and coming trends of 2014. Here is my overview of the shows I was invited to experience. My first was the amazing Aurelio…
Creating a Cameo – Painting in Stone, a Sculpture to Wear
Painting in ‘stone’ on buildings in antiquity transposed into jewelry (jewellery) as a Cameo, a raised portrait that was a miraculous union of art and nature
Tiara to the Aigrette – Hair Ornament, Halo or ‘Cock’s Comb’
Once a symbol of aristocracy this hair fashion accessory is now one of love with the people’s heroine the Duchess of Cambridge in a Cartier halo leading the way
The Ring – Scarab Beetle to Big Bling, 2
A ring has no beginning and no end and a perfect accessory for humans to wear to represent the enduring qualities of true love and as an important sign of faith
Napoleon & Jewellery
Napoleone Bonaparte and his rise to power dramatically changed the political and social scene of Europe and the world of costume, including jewellery. At his coronation as Emperor of France in 1804 he wore a gold laurel wreath in the Greek taste. Each leaf represented a military victory. So great…