Regency Cap Archives - Julia Renaissance Costumes https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/tag/regency-cap/ Renaissance costume design, fashion shows and educational presentations Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:29:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.7 Jane Austen Costumes https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/enter-the-world-of-jane-austen/ https://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/enter-the-world-of-jane-austen/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2013 17:10:36 +0000 http://www.tudortalkandcatwalk.com/?p=5633 Enter the World of Jane Austen The World of Jane Austen comes to Stockton Central Library
Ever wondered what Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife wore? I will present an interactive talk on Jane Austen style costumes includes a gold-encrusted gown inspired by the clothes worn by the EmpressJosephine herself, together with other accessories and afternoon dresses.

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Enter the World of Jane Austen – Regency Costume – A very interesting, lively, humorous and informative lecture  by Julia Soares-McCormick about the design and construction of gowns worn during the Regency period. Beautifully costumed mannequins will accompany the talk.  Included are an ornate gold-encrusted court gown inspired by clothes worn by Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte –  A very pretty white cotton afternoon dress fit for Jane Austen worn with bonnet, chemisette and spencer. Also included is  a sumptuous  lilac silk ball gown embellished with gold and lilac guipure lace  – it is worn with a turban, fan and gloves  – a stunning outfit fit for the Netherfield Ball! Underwear and accessories worn during this period will also be included. A ‘Question and Answer’ session is included at the end of the talk.
The event is being held at Stockton Central Library on Tuesday 3rd December from 6:30pm till 8pm. Tickets cost £6 each and must be bought in advance. To get your ticket visit the Visitor Information Centre in Stockton High Street or phone 01642 528130
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