In a message dated 9/25/2006 10:49:56 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But now that I think about it more seriously, I suspect is they are done that way to appeal to the majority of the audience who are NOT well informed about the clothing of other eras. ******************** Remember, the designers, actors and producers, directors and crews of the old films are all living in the time the film was made too. Their ideas are shaped by what is modern for that time they are in the thick of. They are not necessarily thinking about doing something the audience will like, but it's what THEY like and find attractive at the time too. Available fabrics and technologies of the period determine what can be done as well. A film like "Tom Jones" has great costumes that reflect the characters who wear them, but they are all made a la 1960's. The shapes and silhouettes and accessories are all very good, but the fabrics are 60's and the construction is 60's. Still, the designs themselves are appropriate and enhancing. You could use the same designs today....but choose better fabrics and cuts and eliminate the zippers up the back! _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
