Shape-Shifting Through the Ages: The Adaptability of 18th Century Peasant Wear
18th-century DORINE costume, inspired by historical attire, blends midnight & steel blue, echoing pre-industrial peasant women's fashion.
Cherry Red in a Sea of Gray: Channeling the Peasants of Old Through the Pyrenees
Stroll in the Pyrenees with an 18th-century cherry red linen skirt and jacket, contrasting early winter snow, akin to Little Red Riding Hood.
Time Traveling Through Textiles: Crafting a Peasant Woman's Wardrobe
The 18th century was a time of great change, but for many rural peasants and urban workers, daily life remained humble. Clothing was simple and...
Shorter, Lighter, Freer: Louise, the 18th-Century Dress Redesigned for Active Women
By pioneering comfortable yet stylish clothing, the English Gown dress helped pave the way for women to more fully engage with the world around them. Its practical...
A Walk Through History: Creating My Dream Green Victorian Dress
My goal with this project was to design and construct a Victorian day dress that blended period accuracy with a modern twist. I wanted to...
Walking Through History: Revisiting 18th-Century Fashion in a Modern World
In the 18th century, fashionable silhouettes for women in England and France developed in different directions. While French court fashion of the mid-1700s was characterized by...