Classical Love

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Wed, 22 May 2013 23:33:59 -0700

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Wed, 22 May 2013 23:27:00 -0700

fripperiesandfobs: “Taglioni” evening dress by Balmain,...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:04:07 -0700

fripperiesandfobs:

“Taglioni” evening dress by Balmain, fall/winter 1955

From the Musee Galliera via Another Magazine

jetjlove: Robe du lièvre (2004)

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:11:52 -0700

jetjlove:

Robe du lièvre (2004)

Sloths are most definitely my spirit animal.

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:00 -0700

Sloths are most definitely my spirit animal.

the lady mary tudor + s4 → requested by anon

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:01:23 -0700

the lady mary tudor + s4
→ requested by anon

Photo

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:59:19 -0700

icapturetheperiodpieces: Lark Rise to Candleford (TV...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:14 -0700

icapturetheperiodpieces:

Lark Rise to Candleford (TV series)

Must always reblog Lark Rise.

rubyetc: I uploaded some t-shirts n bags to my society6 shop...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:45:44 -0700

rubyetc:

I uploaded some t-shirts n bags to my society6 shop and tried to show my Ma by going, ”Mum, look MUM look, look mum, MUM, look what I did”. She took one look at them and laughed really loudly like, “Ruby, what are you thinking?”. Anyway, you can prove to my Ma that I’m not completely nutty by buying something here

PS I also showed my little brother, and he was like “WOW look that man in the photo is wearing ALL your t-shirts, IN ALL DIFFERENT COLOURS”.. n’aww, kids eh

oftheforest: grimsperation: Michele Caragher Embroidered...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:02:23 -0700

oftheforest:

grimsperation:

Michele Caragher

Embroidered details in Game of Thrones

‘Michele Carragher is a London-based Hand Embroiderer and Illustrator who has been working in costume on film and television productions for over 15 years. She studied Fashion Design at The London College of Fashion, where the course incorporated design, pattern cutting, garment construction, embroidery, millinery and illustration. At the same time she attended a three year evening course in Saddlery at Cordwainers College learning skills in leatherwork.

After leaving college Michele worked in Textile Conservation, repairing and restoring historical textiles for private collectors and museums, specialising in hand embroidery. She then moved into a career in costume for film and television, initially working as a Costume Assistant/Maker on productions such as the BBC’s Our Mutual Friend, ITV’s David Copperfield and Mansfield Park. She soon gravitated towards the decoration and embellishment of costumes, using skills in hand embroidery and surface decoration, taking inspiration from the many historical textiles she had encountered working as a Textile Conservator.

The first production that saw her undertake the role of a Principal Costume Embroiderer was for HBO’s 2005 Emmy Costume award-winning production of Elizabeth 1. Her most recent work has been on HBO’s 2012 Costume award-winning television series Game of Thrones, working on all three seasons.

As a Costume Embroiderer Michele specialises in hand embroidery and surface embellishment, using traditional hand embroidery techniques, smocking, beading and surface decoration. She works directly onto the completed garment or starts with motifs and textures on silk crepeline/organza, which are applied to the costume and then worked into once on the actual garment. She also works on existing machine embroidery designs that are not too dense, adding some hand stitching and beading to give a more authentic, hand-finished look.

Michele finds hand embroidery has more flexibility and diversity than that of embroidery created by machine, as there is a greater variety of thread choice and colours to use. It is also possible to work more easily on garments that are already constructed. However, machine embroidery in combination with hand work can be very useful when completing many repeats by creating light outlines or a less dense machine stitch, work can then be completed by hand and again can be carried out on a finished garment.

Michele is a highly creative Costume Embroiderer, producing original designs as well as working closely to a costume designer’s brief to create their desired look.’

Text and images from http://www.michelecarragherembroidery.com

God, that embroidery is so gorgeous! I had no idea that third dress was so detailed after seeing it on the show… Amazing work.

jetjlove: Lever de rêve jupe (2004) I miss this JetJ so much!...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:36:06 -0700

jetjlove:

Lever de rêve jupe (2004)

I miss this JetJ so much! What happened?!

petitdictionnairelamode: Corset, c. 1880-1885. Courtesy of the...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:27:54 -0700

petitdictionnairelamode:

Corset, c. 1880-1885. Courtesy of the Vienna Museum.

vampirevoodoo: samleigh: ivegot9: the...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:26:27 -0700

vampirevoodoo:

samleigh:

ivegot9:

the baaaaaabbbbbbbyyyyyy!

SO CUTEEEE

my heart

centuriespast: Queen of SwordsBonifacio Bembo or...

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:29 -0700

centuriespast:

Queen of Swords
Bonifacio Bembo or family
Visconti-Sforza Tarot Cards
Italy, Milan, ca. 1450

The Morgan Library

centuriespast: Decapitation of St. John the BaptistA late...

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:40:52 -0700

centuriespast:

Decapitation of St. John the Baptist
A late follower of the Master of the Munich Golden Legend
Book of Hours, France, probably Paris, ca. 1460

The Morgan library

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Tue, 14 May 2013 12:39:40 -0700

the-garden-of-delights: Romola Garai as Barbara Spooner...

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:44:38 -0700

the-garden-of-delights:

Romola Garai as Barbara Spooner in Amazing Grace (2006).

littlecorgi: BABIES

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:43:54 -0700

littlecorgi:

BABIES

carudamon119: 1, 2, 3,

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:53:59 -0700

carudamon119:

1, 2, 3,

villesdeurope: Berwyn, Wales

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:14 -0700

villesdeurope:

Berwyn, Wales