Renaissance costume design, fashion shows and educational presentations
Tweet King James VI visits Edinburgh. As part of the Edinburgh Festivals we have been invited to a photo session in Edinburgh. Models will be appearing in 16th Century inspired costumes (including a fabulous outfit […] Read more »
Tweet I have just presented an exciting talk about my costumes for a lovely group of ladies at Felton. Felton is a beautiful village near Morpeth in Northumberland. The talk was presented in an attractive hall in […] Read more »
Tweet We recently visited Durham as King Henry and Anne Boleyn to promote World Book Night and in particular historical novels. We met some lovely people from places as close as Langley Moor and as far away […] Read more »
Tweet I enjoyed presenting a talk about the design and construction of my costumes for the Durham Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers. I was dressed as Anne Boleyn in my blue silk gown with […] Read more »
Tweet Last night we presented a ‘Tudor Fashion Show’ for Carlisle Library. It was a very enjoyable and successful event which included two new costumes worn for the first time – Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. […] Read more »
Tweet Lectures/Talks about 16th Century Costume. Our fabulous costumes bring back history. I am accompanied by my husband in full regalia as Henry VIII to present an entertaining and lively talk about the design and construction […] Read more »
Tweet I have recently been interviewed by Look North Television. The interview was filmed in a beautiful stately home in Durham City. I wore four costumes – My beautiful Anne Boleyn Gown, a Pink Silk […] Read more »
Tweet Gold Empress Josephine Gown This gown was created to wear at a Masquerade ball. It was inspired by a portrait of the Empress Josephine wife of Emperor Napoleon it was painted by François […] Read more »
Tweet This lavish orange silk gown was created as a masquerade costume for a themed ball. It was commissioned as an individual ‘one off ‘ design inspired by 16th Century costumes. The James Hare orange silk […] Read more »
Tweet Hope you enjoy the gallery of my costumes. I have just published some new pictures of my Firefly Orange Silk Tudor Masquerade Gown and have just added a new post about the design and […] Read more »