Downton Abbey has long been a show known for its elegant costumes: whether it’s intricate Edwardian fashion or stylish flapper looks, the costumes on Downton are known for their authenticity and beauty. But, how do the costumes get made? Are they rented or sewed? And who does it all? Well, the Masterpiece costume designer, Anna [...]
Do you wish you could look just like the elegant Scarlett O’Hara or the sweet Melanie Hamilton? Well, you wouldn’t be alone. Civil War era gowns are an incredibly popular style of dress for reenactments and costumes for themed parties. And, they should be. These beautifully styled gowns have plenty of ruffles and frills that [...]
Sol Children Theatre Troupe Historical Tidbits Sol Children Theatre Troupe was founded in Boca Raton, Florida, in 2002 with Rosalie Grant at the helm. Since then, she has directed more than 60 plays and musicals with the troupe. In November, 2013, she was recognized by the South Florida Theatre League, receiving a Remy Award as [...]
Creatures of Habit Background Creatures of Habit is a true costume emporium offering more than 19,000 costumes and 500,000 authentic period garments and accessories for rent or purchase. They are much more than that, too! Jack Cody and Natalya Haden opened Creatures of Habit in 1987 with the intent of costuming Paducah and the surrounding [...]
Victorian dresses were different depending on the occasion. Women had dresses for the morning, for daytime calling, and for dinner. And that isn’t even counting the intricacies in even just those categories. In addition, wealthier women had access to stables, which means that Victorian dresses for riding horses were not uncommon. These dresses were called [...]
Do you wish to go back in time to the Charleston, flappers, boas, and speakeasies? Well, let Recollections help you find your Great Gatsby style with our Pinterest Style Guide! With the release of the Baz Luhrmann version of “The Great Gatsby,” starring Leonardo diCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Carey Mulligan, the style of the 1920s [...]
Sea Change Theatre Company's Story Sea Change Theatre Company is a semi-professional nonprofit theatre company that presented its first season in 2012. This new troupe is located in Beverly, Massachusetts, on the Atlantic coast about one half hour's drive north of Boston. The company offers a series of four thought-provoking theatrical works, including [...]
Minnesota Opera Back Story Minnesota Opera's roots were planted in 1963, during a time when the Walker Art Center branched out through the development of performing arts, film, and education programs. Throughout the 1970s, Center Opera, part of its performing arts program, became known as a progressive, "alternative" opera company that focused on producing [...]
Victorian dresses changed throughout the Victorian era, which spanned from 1840 to about 1901. Beginning with full skirts and patterned cloth and ending with the bustle, the entire Victorian Era included many different styles and variations of dress. The bustle style appeared in the 1870s, and was the result of the crinoline of wider dresses [...]