This "Belle Bohémienne" jean skirt is one of my line of Renaissance Denim Couture, where I take vintage denim and upcycle it to give it new life with French bohemian flair. This is a Made to Order jean skirt, so please convo me for size availablity. The original lace is no longer available, so I will use a similar taupe lace. To make the Renaissance Denim couture skirt pictured, I took a pair of size 5/6 vintage jeans with a v-shaped yoke and cut off the top. Then, I took LOTS of gorgeous, shimmery taupe lace and made ruffled layers with an asymmetric hem in the front. (The lower half is fully lined in taupe silk.) The left front is cut shorter, at knee length, (22") and the back is ankle length (32"). (Perfect for showing off your tattoo or maybe one of my French bohemian anklets!) The finished couture is funky, feminine, exotic, romantic, and very French chic! Bohémienne! All of my designs are copyrighted. All rights reserved.
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This listing is for one of my line of Renaissance Denim Couture, where I upcycle denim and give it new life with French bohemian flair. This "bohémienne" jean skirt features a vintage distressed denim skirt with rips and tears in a size XS-S (waist 26" hips 36"), with ruffles of various shades of rose gold, mauve, pink, tan and cream in an asymmetrical fairy hemline that is longer in the back than the front. The front center has a split for walking. The lace parts/opens up to allow movement. I added several different kinds of antique French lace with roses!! There are ruffles of mauve pink eyelash lace with scalloped edges! (Oh là là!!) The darker lace has a shimmery floral design. There's beige lace with roses, pink lace with floral pattern, and 3D floral embroidered appliqués in shimmery pink and light tan. I used tons of vintage French lace and vintage distressed denim to make this gorgeous skirt. It took hours of love and lots and lots of lace!! There are floral appliqués with glittery embellishments for extra sparkle!! The asymmetrical length is fluttery and feminine, perfect for a fairy goddess !! This Renaissance Denim Couture creation is a frilly, feminine, funky, bohemian jean skirt that flutters and floats like chiffon! This GORGEOUS skirt is a size S with a 26" waist and 36" hips. The length is 30" at the longest point. Please convo me if you would like a custom order for a similar skirt in a different length or color. Merci beaucoup!
{All photos enlarge when clicked on} This weekend my husband, daughter and I drove upstate to Sterling Forest in Tuxedo, New York to attend the 31st annual New York Renaissance Faire. It was the fist time we attended this humorously stylized version of the 16th century. Walking through the main gate we are greeted by "Dooley Dragon," and we realize we are to suspend all reality and enter a world of humorous fantasy and Medieval entertainment. The day begins with a welcome address at Roselawn Tournament Field by "Queen Elizabeth 1," who is attended by all her Lords and Ladies. Actors and actresses in beautiful costumes are all over the reproduction village of Sterling Shire's 65 acres, and they greet visitors with a courtesy and "Good day ma'Lady" and "Good day ma'Lord" in 16 th century English accent. Many of the outside guests arrive in costume too! In fact, there are multiple costume rental facilities in the park in case you feel out of place and want to put on a bustier and long skirt. I dared my husband to wear tights but he politely declined. We stayed in our street clothes and felt much cooler that way in the August heat, but it was amusing to see the creativity of many of the visitors. The following photos are of the exciting tournament and joust that took place at the Renaissance Faire. It was all quite exciting! Some children were knighted by the Queen before the ceremony for doing good deeds all year long, and it was precious to see how proud and excited they were! There was also a very exciting chess match between Sir Philip De Marque, the Sheriff of Nottingham against Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men, on the giant live chess board! As each piece makes a move there is an ensuing conflict battle until one surrenders and the loser is eliminated. Sadly Robin Hood lost this chess match! Poor Maid Marian was devastated. I believe he was to be a rematch later in the day where she was hopefully won back by Robin Hood! A lively Maypole dance was held in the meadow, accompanied by many minstrels playing music. Round and round they danced until..... ...the entire pole of ribbons were braided to the end! Huzzah! We were told "huzzah" was the proper way to express congratulations during the day! There were rides for the children at the Renaissance Faire. There was also entertainment for the adults, from multiple skits performed on multiple stages throughout the park. The highlight was Aristophanes's' bawdy play "Lysistrata," where the female characters do some creative "withholding" to end the Peloponnesian War and secure peace. Glassblowing demonstrations were held throughout the day...... ...and there was multiple fortune telling booths..... ..... games of chance and skill to play..... ...and archery to try. A most unusual treat being sold by cart all throughout the park was pickles! Your choice to purchase a dill or a garlic pickle! Of course there were many other food options to choose from. This man, who I believe was a visitor, was sitting next to me at the group picnic tables. I found it interesting that he had to take off all of his rings, which you see in the pile next to him on the table, in order to eat. There were also many craft shops in the village which offered their wares for purchase as souvenirs. This booth sold shields for young knights, and the young man wearing the cape in the photo was trying to decide which one he liked. This shop had pretty pewter, silver and glass items for sale. Perhaps a goblet would be nice to have in which to drink the honey wine called Mead, which was the popular drink by many at the faire? There were beautiful hand carved items for sale at a wood workers shop. As you can see by the sign in this jewelry booth, "Lady Visa" and "Lord Master" were welcome forms of currency! All in all, we had a raucous good time visiting this replica Medieval village in Sterling Forest, and enjoyed the faire! I do believe Merlin the Magician put a spell on us as we left, so that someday we will have to return when our future grandson is old enough to be possibly knighted by the Queen! Until then, we bid farewell to the New York Renaissance Faire of 2008! If anyone is interested to visit the faire it will be held every Saturday and Sunday and also Labor Day Monday, until September 21, 2008.
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UPCYCLED Renaissance belt, Festival belt, Faerie belt, Hippie belt. Great to wear at Festivals, Renaissance Faires or every day. Wear over jeans, pants, skirt or a dress. Please see below for measurements and each one's specific details. (I'm always creating, so please favorite my Shop to be notified when new belts are posted). Drop length is measured from top of belt to the lowest hanging scarf. 1. Braided Purple: SOLD 2. Black Suede: Open flat and relaxed: 36 inches width. Drop length is 20" - 21". This Belt-Skirt BEST FITS a waistline from 29" - 32". 3. American Eagle brand Belt, New with Tags. XS/S Red/Brown Braided Leather. Open and flat: 39" - 40". Drop length: 22" - 23". This Belt-Skirt BEST FITS a waistline from 32" - 38". 4. Light Brown Leather Macrame Fringe with cream lace: Open flat can go up to 46" with fringe tied at its shortest. Drop skirt length with tassels: 15". Drop fringe with 30" waist: 20" - 21". This Belt-Skirt BEST FITS a waistline 30" - Open (as fringe could allow up to an additional 16". 5. Plum Purple Fabric Applique with silver rivets and adorned with silver beads. Open and flat: 38" - 39". Drop length: 20" - 21". This Belt-Skirt BEST FITS a waistline 30" - 32". 6. White Leather: Size M/L. Measures 36” laid flat. Drop length 14" - 15”. Adorned with six feather accents and silver beads. This Belt-Skirt BEST FITS a waistline from 32” - 33”.
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Belt bells are a form of gender-neutral jewelry, often found at renaissance festivals, that go by many names (folly bells, belt beads, jingles, jinglies). These beaded strands are fun to fidget with and are sensory friendly- it's jewelry that doesn't touch your skin! They are made to fit belts up to 2 inches wide, and are the perfect accessory to take your fantasy outfit or everyday wear to the next level. Many of the materials used to make this jewelry, including the leather and the metal rings, are upcycled or recycled from other uses!
UPDATED FOR 2022! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This beautiful belt pouch is the perfect addition to your Renn Fest, LARP, or cosplay costume, adding a great pop of color and creativity to your ensemble!** Each bag is fully lined with cotton fabric, with the different variations made of different fashion fabrics to fit any outfit or occasion. Each bag uses polyester interfacing for reinforcement. It has a drawstring closure, and a flap closure, making it easy to keep your valuables safe and within reach. Each bag is finished with metal eyelets and a beautiful metal button to add personality. All bags use polyester cording for ties, making this pouch vegan friendly. This pouch is great for carrying phone, wallet, keys, or other important items to keep on your person during an event. Looking for other bag options? Browse my 'Renn Faire Accessories' category here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageVestmentsShop?section_id=30754990 Bag dimensions: 6.5”H x 8.5”W (bottom) and 17” circumference (top) Fits up to a 3” wide belt at 1/8” thickness **NOW AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!** Don’t see the colors you want, or the color variation you like is sold out? Preorder is available! Color variations are shown in the pictures. Please choose the 'PREORDER' variation and type in your desired color scheme from the pallet in the personalization box given. Please note that the preorder option will take longer to ship, about 3-5 business days.
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So it is that time of the year again, spring is in the air. Local craft faires, special events, Sims Medieval Edition has been released, and the local renaissance faires are going on all around you. With all this excitement in mind, I thought I would take a moment and give you some insight on the costuming used at the different renaissance fairs (ren faires) to hopefully help you by giving you ideas for creating your own renaissance period costume, accessories, and character. Most of these pictures were taken at a renaissance faire that celebrates the Elizabethan era therefore the costumes you will see will be Elizabethan costumes for peasants, middle class, tradesmen, military, gentry and nobility. Disclaimer: I am not an expert. I am just on observer with keen interest in the costuming of historical periods. If you work at a faire then you need to check with your own costume director to find out what is appropriate for your show role. What I write here is only my observations based on what I have seen or learned from the different actors at these events. Many of the costumes from these faires do not match SCA guidelines, and you would have to check with them to find out their rules on costuming for their events. For a more historically accurate view, I always recommend that you do your own search through the historical archives at your local library or online. I also recommend going to the Lacis website to visit their costume museum to see actual antique accessories, and tools at their online store and museum. They also carry hard to find costuming materials including different types of boning, books, and more. Now look at the picture below, you probably can not guess the station in life that each actor below portrays through their renaissance costumes (and if you can....cool....you are ahead of the game). Peasants Peasants are usually dressed in simple natural fabrics with natural colors. Pay attention to the simple lines in the costume below. They would not have much money and most of their clothing would have been handed down. Above and Below are posters of drawings that were cut out from a book to help explain to visitors and participants how to accessorize their costumes in appropriate gear for their station in life. So, take a look at the posters above and then look at the female and male actors in the pictures below to Male Peasant Costume Male Tinker costume (note that he carries all of his goods for trade on his person). Female Peasant Costume see how the drawings from the poster can be translated into actual costumes. As for peasant children, let's start with a cute example of an infant in a peasant costume. I imagine that the knitted cap is not quite period but he does look adorable it in. The shirt and pants are period. The tippy cup just helped keep him hydrated (and more importantly....happy), so I could take this picture. Peasant baby (minus the tippy cup) The children of the peasants would have their hair covered with caps made from natural materials to protect them from the elements and other oddities. Their clothing would be simple and allow room for growth. Female Toddler The peasant female would have had her hair covered, as the lady does in the picture below. Her clothing would be of natural colors (see sample color board that she is holding) and natural fiber materials (such as cotton). That would hold up well over the years. Again, how does this translate? Below is an example of two different female peasant outfits. The one to the right would be in a higher station in life than the one on the left (based on accessories). Why? The one to the right is wearing a straw hat with a hat pin, a leather belt with matching bag, and several other valuable accessories....that would indicate that she had the financial means to afford such luxuries. You can see in the photo below that the woman in the green and burgundy outfit is wearing both a hair net and hat. Below is an example of two lower class male peasants (ignore the knit cap). Peasants would carry their belongings on them to protect against theft. The socks (if they could afford them or had a wife/mother to knit them) would protect them from bushes, bugs and other potentially alarming nuisances. The female peasant would usually have their hair covered with a hat of some sort. She would wear a chemise, skirts, and a bodice that tied in the front (as she could not afford a servant to dress her). Her clothing would be of natural fibers, easy to maintain, yet sturdy enough to hold up to the daily grind of hard labor. Below is an example of both females and males wearing a cap and a hat to protect their heads from the elements. The Middle Class The Middle Class is much more complicated than the peasant class costume. Members of this class were merchants and such. They wanted to be noticed by the gentry, so they would dress much fancier than the peasants. They could such luxuries as a piece of ribbon. Below is Below are some examples of the merchant class. The female below is an example of middle class costume of someone who may be in service to the gentry or royal class. The female below could be upper middle class or even gentry, depending on her accessories, quality of the material and the cut of her gown. The male in the picture is definitely not "middle class" but portrays his own version of a viking. The picture does not show off his costume effectively, but I am sure you could find several examples by doing a google search of viking images. Middle Class to Upper Class Female. The male is not "Middle Class" The first two ladies in the picture above are middle class. The ladies in the fancier outfits are gentry. This pictures shows you a side by side comparison in the difference in their accessories and costume. Military and Gentry Examples An example of military and gentry class costumes. Middle Class costume are made from wool and cotton fibers. For Military, compare the cut outs below with the picture above. It translates fairly easily! The details would change in accordance with the country or kingdom the military served. Royal Class, Nobility and Gentry Here is where the costumes become heavier and much more ornate. Below is a great example of Nobility. Note the jewelry, the fibers, and ornate design of the costumes. Brenda Stewart (who made the costumes featured below) is an amazing costume designer who makes period costumes for different venues. The female is a countess and the gentleman is a knight. Nobility couple a side view. Nobility couple a back view. A close up of the meticulous detail that goes onto the back of these costumes. The designer of this piece put a lot of thought & effort into this. This is a beautiful work of art. The costumes of the gentry and nobility, would be trimmed with special details in accordance to their wealth. Pay special attention to the blackwork on the front of the shirt and the sleeves. In case you are not familiar with blackwork, it is form of embroidery that uses black thread. It is similar to counted cross stitch but with different details. It was traditionally done in silk. Here is a close up of the detail blackwork that has been done on this shirt. I love blackwork and this was impressive to see in person. If you are interested in black work, there are ladies doing blackwork demonstrations at this particular faire. The royals would have jewels, pearls, and other expensive trinkets on their costumes. Elizabethan ruffles were very popular during this time period for the queen. Having seen this amazing costume up close, I have a lot of respect for the actress to be able to move around and perform with that giant collar and a very heavy costume in the 90° heat. Another look at those ruffles. The Queen and her court. The nobility costumes are heavy but that is the price one pays to wear such amazing works of art. Note the differences in not only the accessories but the materials and cut of each costume in accordance with that character's portrayed station in life. Ladies of the court. More examples of nobility costumes of the period, the detail work on these costumes are beautiful to see in person. Even the hems have special details that you can not see in these pictures. Below is an example of one of the many French Gentry costumes. The female baroness costume below had some very impressive details. There are beads, pearls, and other gemstones that were hand sewn onto the sleeves and skirt. I wish you could see the details on this dress. The baroness is wearing hoops to support the heavy skirt and a bum roll to give her hips more definition (this was a plus in that era). Additionally, the nobility would had have clothing made of more expensive materials such as silk. The picture below is of a female gentry. The color is a bit off (due to bad lighting issues)....it is not purple or red...but more of a deep wine when you see it in person. A back view of the same dress. Members of the nobility and gentry class would have had servants to help them dress. The closures on the female gentry clothing were not normally found in the front of a dress but in the back or side as in the pictures above and below. (Note: There are always exception to every rule.) Below are more samples of a baroness and knight costumes. Misc. Costumes The use of ribbons and trims would be in accordance to the wealth of the character. The difficulty is that modern materials while affordable are not always accurately used in costuming. If you look at the poster below, it is a good example of trim mistakes that can be avoided by sticking to the "approvable" side of the poster. There really is not a classification for puritans as they could be members of different stations in life. Note the differences in each costume in the picture below. As for feathers......use them sparingly and wisely. Some may look pretty and fluffy but at the end of the day when you are picking out tree crude from them....well you may wish you had chosen something less attractive to dust balls, dirt, and other items that can get caught in them. Also, you may want to keep in mind that certain feathers were only worn by the gentry and could look out of place on the wrong costume. Finally, now that you have seen a variety of examples, can you pick out the different stations in life the females in the picture below are depicting through their choice of costumes? A view of children of the different classes. Again, how easily can you pick out their station in life through their attire? P.S. if you are wondering why I would bother to put this blog post together, well it started as a request from some of the "Sims Medieval" fans who wanted to see real life examples of the different characters they are creating in the new game. Hazzah to Sims and the many hours of pure entertainment the games provide! I would love to hear what other people have made and used for their costumes. Leave me a note and share your own experience. Disclosure All photographs on this blog are copyrighted.
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This listing is for one of my line of Renaissance Denim Couture, where I upcycle denim and give it new life with French bohemian flair. This Renaissance Denim Couture original creation features a size small lace embellished denim skirt with soft pink ruffles of cotton and lace!!! This adorable "Pretty in Pink" jean skirt has a waist of 26" and a hem length of 24". Fluttery, feminine, and romantic--perfect boho chic !! Wear it with your beautiful boots, or a bohemian anklet, or show off your gorgeous tattoos! Please convo me if you would like a custom order for a similar skirt in a different length or color. Merci beaucoup!
