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Нет на свете девы, которая бы не мечтала о Прекрасном принце)) Кинематограф идет у нас на поводу и каждый год дарит нам все новых и новых сказочных красавцев. Кто-то гарцует на (чаще всего) белом коне, кто-то поражает своим торсом или белой рубашкой, а кто-то оказывается не таким прекрасным))) Мы выбрали 15 самых-самых принцев последних времен - конечно же, всех героев перечислить невозможно, и мы с интересом ждем ваших вариантов)) Бежим под кат!
Hessian, Wellington, Blucher, and ankle-jack boots were popular men's boots between the late 1700 and 1800s. Most of these boots were created from "grain
For some reason ladies tend to get all swoony over the cravat. Hmm…. I am thinking it has to do with the taking off of the cravat, but perhaps that’s just me! Be that as it may, I thought I would dedicate an entire post in my series on Fashion...
Now the "oldest cosmetics manufacturer in the UK" (http://johngosnell.com/about-us/history/) dating back to 1677, during the Regency era the company of Price &a
I recently watched a wonderful dvd "Beau Brummell: This charming man" about the life of George Brummell (nicknamed Beau for obvious reasons). This movie was a BBC Television drama made in 2006 and based on the biography by Ian Kelly. You've probably all heard of this famous man, but aren't sure why. The handsome James Purefoy (from 'Rome') plays the Regency England dandy who changed male fashion. In an era when men relied on powders, wigs and perfumes in order to appear well groomed and fashionable, Brummell's comparatively simple regiment of common-sense elegance and frequent washing was revolutionary. Matthew Rhys (from brothers and sisters) co-stars as a conniving Lord Byron while the delightful Hugh Bonneville plays the prince and future King George IV. 'Beau' Brummel (1778 - 1840) established fashion that exists today of men wearing understated, fitted dark suits with pants instead of knee britches adorned with an elaborately-knotted tie. He was known to take 5 hours to dress (while being watched by admirers, CREEPY!) and said that it was best to polish shoes with champagne (ever tried that??). He met the Prince Regent while serving his time in the military in the Tenth Light Dragoons. Through this friendship, he soon was promoted to captain by 1796. He resigned shortly afterwards and took up a house in the fashionable Mayfair in order to stay in London. He shortly burned through his rather large inheritance by gambling and shopping. After loosing the patronage of Prince George ( he called him fat to his face - ouch!), he no longer had a get out of jail free card or anyone to pay his debts. He had to flee to France in 1816 to escape debt collectors who threatened his life where he used his friendships once again to get a job as consulate in Caen. Here he died penniless years later in 1840 from complications due to Syphilis in a madhouse, not a pretty way to go. An 1805 caricature of Brummell - compare him with James Purefoy in the movie belowWe all owe a debt to 'Beau' as he went against the times and promoted daily grooming: brushing your teeth, taking a daily bath and shaving. He also advocated pants for men and a more natural style (no wigs, powders and perfumes - those were left for the ladies!). Hugh Bonneville as the Prince in the previous 'fashion' This movie is very well made and entertaining filled with great acting and nice eye-candy. Definitely check it out!! REVIEWS: Nancy Banks-Smith writing in The Guardian said the film was exquisite to see and very easy to enjoy, stating that, it was one of those plays where the director of photography and the costume and set designers, who normally bring up the rear, led the whole parade. She also compliments Hugh Bonneville for his frighteningly feasible Prince Regent. She concludes that, the Georgians had a natural beauty in their lives which makes ours seem ugly. Jodie Pfarr writing in The Sydney Morning Herald describes the film as an engaging costume drama romp, which provides a fascinating account of the relationship between Brummell and the prince. He calls the show, Queer eye for the straight guy 18th-century style, and concludes that the moral of the story is all can be fine and dandy until you tell someone they're fat Visit the website for the movie at the BBC HERE including some clips from the movie.
Some helpful and healthful tips on cravat wearing from The Art of Tying the Cravat: Demonstrated in Sixteen Lessons (1828). For more on cravat styl
One of the big themes of my research project, and of a large section of the forthcoming book, is the rise, over time, of shaving as part of men’s self-fashioning and personal grooming. One question…
The New Family Receipt Book (1815) is a treasure trove of all sorts of helpful hints, diy hacks, and recipes. Today's snippet details how to varnish chip or s
Only one week to go before the glorius Stockholm Empire Days of 2016! My summer was oh so busy, going places, so I had no plans to make anything new this year. Before the summer…
Gaiters and spatterdashes as worn by 18th century men to cover their legs and stockings while outdoors. View extant gaiters and spatterdashes, and illustrations of men wearing them.
You’ve read the descriptions. A gentleman in the early nineteenth century sports a snowy cravat, and all the ladies go into raptures. I had to become more acquainted with the cravats when I began writing Regency romances. But I didn’t really appreciate them until I created and wore one myself. A cravat in early nineteenth century England was a square or rectangle of material, most often linen but occasionally cotton. I have seen mentions of silk versions, but I do wonder how well they would survive the maintenance process (more on that below). Cravats were wrapped around a gentleman’s neck, usually outside the shirt, forcing the points of the collar upward. You may have seen mention of gentlemen who piled up the folds so high they endangered their ears or eyes with their shirt points. The color of your cravat was as important. This was an era of lye soap and hand-washing. Imagine trying to keep something snowy white. So, if you had a white cravat, it either meant you could afford a talented laundress or you were rich enough to simply throw the things away if they soiled. Then too, some gentlemen chose to wear colored cravats, particularly if they were a member of the sporting set. Famed boxer Jem Belcher preferred a patterned cravat, the print resembling peacock feathers. Everything I can find suggests his favorite was blue on navy, but the portrait of him in the National Portrait Gallery shows yellow on russet. Either way, he makes the case for colored cravats. The laundry process is one of the reasons that I question the use of silk very often. The other reason is that cravats were heavily starched to hold up to the intricate folds some gentlemen preferred. You’ll see mention of valets who handled the cravats too roughly and made them limp, preventing the proper fold. And you may well have needed a valet for assistance. Cravats are surprisingly long—up to five or six feet! Trying to fold, wrap, and tie it appropriately could not have been easy at first. It certainly wasn’t for me. As I have mentioned, I decided to impersonate a Regency gentleman for a soiree of the Beau Monde, the Romance Writers of AmericaTM chapter for those who write Regency romances. [We never have enough gentleman for a dance set.] To prepare for the part, I made my own cravat. Mine, alas, isn’t as snowy white as that of Sir Carolus here (AKA the marvelous Cara King), but then neither is the shirt I found. I fold the cream-colored rectangle in half, wind it around my neck, then tie it so that a piece cascades down the front and is affixed in place with a cravat pin. I am invariably asked what my fold is called. The graphic above was an 1818 satire on cravats, but the particular folds did appear to have names. I call mine the Incomparable, although I nearly called it the Incompetent because it’s so hard to tie! For more information on how to tie a cravat, see the Historical Designs website or this tutorial by my friend and accomplished author, Kristen Koster.
Trousers, known as inexpressibles, left nothing to the imagination. Wearers created the image of a naked Greek God, as inexpressible were usually pale in
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I am finishing my four-part series on fashion for the stylish Regency Era gentleman. I happen to adore fashion from these bygone days, so can promise I will revisit the topic from time to time. If nothing else the ladies need a series to even the score! And as I...
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This is a NEW item, never worn. Handmade & professionally designed. AVAILABLE IN OTHER COLORS - Email me for requests! This is a DAY cravat, shorter than the regular tie, worn against the skin under the collar. Ends typically held under the shirt. --------------------------------------------------------- It is a self-tie cravat, and instructions on how to tie are found at www.elegantascot.com --------------------------------------------------------- CRAVAT Gorgeous deep dark red with a black undertone, 100% Dupioni Silk, great natural soft texture!! The cravat is ~42 inches in length, with a pleated collar (request unpleated) and tipped ends like a tie. Paddle (end) width, ~ 5.5-6" Request custom style or color. Multiple quantities may be available, email for details. ---------------------------------------------------------- Other colors and styles available in store & coming weekly. Items shipped promptly. No return or exchanges, sorry.
