Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
On 5/24/2010 5:24 PM, Pamela Bennett wrote: Thanks for the interesting information and links, Fran. Thanks for your kind words. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
Thanks for the interesting information and links, Fran. --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com wrote: From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Date: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 12:23 PM n 5/23/2010 6:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or reclaimed clothing mode. Found myself wondering what event these tatty?garments would fit and couldn't think of one. They're not intended to be 100% authentic historic for the conservative--but hey, they're not my creations, so say what you will. To the designer, if you like. For myself, I just bought three of their jackets. I live in San Francisco, where the attitudes are liberal, the climate is warm, and women aren't obliged to adhere to conservative, middle-aged stereotypes. I happily go around all day wearing boho, which I've been loving being able to do for the past few years. I've got ombre tiered skirts from India (I bought a big lot at $12 apiece off eBay from a Thai seller two years ago), and I've got all kinds of really interesting ruched skirts, tunics with irregular edges, 70s gypsy couture stuff I saved since the 70s, my tablecloth and dyed creations--the lot. I combine them with my original Victorian and Edwardian clothes--I've always loved underwear as outerwear, and the 1910s skirts work well just now. I just bought a couple of oversized Edwardian chemises cheap off eBay to dye and turn into lagenlook tunics, by ruching and shaping the edges, because I couldn't face dyeing and cutting up any of the ones I already have. There are some really creative labels and designers for the new boho, much of which is fairly different from the 70s and also, structurally more complicated. Check out the US designer/manufacturer XCVI (for riffs on 1880s bustle skirts), Krista Larson (Victorian/Edwardian inspired), Homefrocks (often also Victorian/Edwardian inspired), La Journee (Goth-inspired, but I haven't seen a lot of their stuff lately), and Spirithouse (which has done some interesting things with bustle skirts and with using surface texture). Cynthia Ashby's designs tend to be too bulky and blocky for my taste, but I have a few of them that I like. Then there are the European labels for what they call the lagenlook (German for layered look) in Europe and England. The lagenlook designers/manufacturers include Completo Lino (linen tunic-dresses), Privatsachen (I've bought some beautiful Fortuny-like, 1910s-ish pleated silk dresses from them), Martine Samoun (fluid draped styles), Zuza Bart (some great knits), Ewa i Walla (much of which is too little-girls-in-pigtails for my taste, but some interesting riffs on the 18th century), Hebbeding (more conservative than Completo Lino but some interestingly shaped tunics), Barbara Speer (knits, less expensive than Zuza Bart). They're doing some fascinating things playing with structure. Their creations often are for the tall and stout, and since I'm not, I have to make sure I'm not overwhelmed. I usually wear the tunics as dresses and cut down on the layers. Anyway, if you want to see some of them, check out these stores: http://www.2chicboutique.com http://www.artfulwears.com http://www.tcboutique.com (they usually have a good XCVI selection) That's one of the great things about both boho and my geographic area: I don't have to wait for a historic event to wear interesting clothes. And as someone who loves them, I'm not going to sit inside and wear black for the rest of my life (yes, I know black is chic, I just prefer fall colors). Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or reclaimed clothing mode. Found myself wondering what event these tatty?garments would fit and couldn't think of one.? Just maidens playing dressups...and having a grand time at that.? Shows my age, for shure.? I still practice my loveaffair with a good iron and wonderful old fabrics to interact with.. Kathleen, who has just assembled her summer linnens. -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com Sent 5/21/2010 8:24:26 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilieshttp://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery3.htmhttp://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery2.htm Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
On May 23, 10, at 9:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/ 80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or reclaimed clothing mode. Found myself wondering what event these tatty?garments would fit and couldn't think of one.? Just maidens playing dressups...and having a grand time at that.? Shows my age, for shure.? I still practice my loveaffair with a good iron and wonderful old fabrics to interact with.. Kathleen, who has just assembled her summer linnens. I agree. Fun but... ?Most of these are not practical for my lifestyle and age (60). I use old linens for crazy quilts and CQ style throws to use, daily. Thisi s the best way I have found to share these beautiful old materials with others, as well. Susan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
n 5/23/2010 6:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or reclaimed clothing mode. Found myself wondering what event these tatty?garments would fit and couldn't think of one. They're not intended to be 100% authentic historic for the conservative--but hey, they're not my creations, so say what you will. To the designer, if you like. For myself, I just bought three of their jackets. I live in San Francisco, where the attitudes are liberal, the climate is warm, and women aren't obliged to adhere to conservative, middle-aged stereotypes. I happily go around all day wearing boho, which I've been loving being able to do for the past few years. I've got ombre tiered skirts from India (I bought a big lot at $12 apiece off eBay from a Thai seller two years ago), and I've got all kinds of really interesting ruched skirts, tunics with irregular edges, 70s gypsy couture stuff I saved since the 70s, my tablecloth and dyed creations--the lot. I combine them with my original Victorian and Edwardian clothes--I've always loved underwear as outerwear, and the 1910s skirts work well just now. I just bought a couple of oversized Edwardian chemises cheap off eBay to dye and turn into lagenlook tunics, by ruching and shaping the edges, because I couldn't face dyeing and cutting up any of the ones I already have. There are some really creative labels and designers for the new boho, much of which is fairly different from the 70s and also, structurally more complicated. Check out the US designer/manufacturer XCVI (for riffs on 1880s bustle skirts), Krista Larson (Victorian/Edwardian inspired), Homefrocks (often also Victorian/Edwardian inspired), La Journee (Goth-inspired, but I haven't seen a lot of their stuff lately), and Spirithouse (which has done some interesting things with bustle skirts and with using surface texture). Cynthia Ashby's designs tend to be too bulky and blocky for my taste, but I have a few of them that I like. Then there are the European labels for what they call the lagenlook (German for layered look) in Europe and England. The lagenlook designers/manufacturers include Completo Lino (linen tunic-dresses), Privatsachen (I've bought some beautiful Fortuny-like, 1910s-ish pleated silk dresses from them), Martine Samoun (fluid draped styles), Zuza Bart (some great knits), Ewa i Walla (much of which is too little-girls-in-pigtails for my taste, but some interesting riffs on the 18th century), Hebbeding (more conservative than Completo Lino but some interestingly shaped tunics), Barbara Speer (knits, less expensive than Zuza Bart). They're doing some fascinating things playing with structure. Their creations often are for the tall and stout, and since I'm not, I have to make sure I'm not overwhelmed. I usually wear the tunics as dresses and cut down on the layers. Anyway, if you want to see some of them, check out these stores: http://www.2chicboutique.com http://www.artfulwears.com http://www.tcboutique.com (they usually have a good XCVI selection) That's one of the great things about both boho and my geographic area: I don't have to wait for a historic event to wear interesting clothes. And as someone who loves them, I'm not going to sit inside and wear black for the rest of my life (yes, I know black is chic, I just prefer fall colors). Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
And for those who don't live in a liberal area and want to wear creative, historically inspired clothes: There's always steampunk. But I don't believe that either making historic repros or daily wear is all about being yet another cookie off the cutter. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
WOW! Doilies indeed...how ever did you find 'this'? -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com Sent 5/21/2010 8:24:26 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilieshttp://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery3.htmhttp://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery2.htm Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
I quite like some of their pieces (www.magnoliapearl.com). I found one of them in an eBay search for vintage clothes and looked up their website. Thing is, I like using vintage linens to make new clothes. I find that small pieces like circular doilies are very hard to use--too big for an applique, too small to make into garments. A lot of work went into crocheting them but whatever I do, it still looks like a doily, unless I can make a large lace doily work as a lace cover on top of a parasol or hat. Actually, though, a lot of what this textile artist appears to be using is random pieces/ends of coarse crochet and lace. Their trick seems to be to give up the idea of flatness and just hang stuff. A bit extreme in places, but I find some of it charming--early Renn- and Dickens-Faireish. The sensibility of the clothes Jessica Overstreet made before she died, and Patty Farber/Petrushka made before she became a couturier to the stars and correspondingly expensive. You're back East, but some of the SF Bay Area people will know the look I am referring to. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 5/22/2010 5:51 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: WOW! Doilies indeed...how ever did you find 'this'? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
Hippies were doing that way back in the 1960s. And remember Janice Joplin's two-piece outfit made from a lace tablecloth? But yeah, thanks for the links. Fun stuff there. http://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery3.htm http://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery2.htmhttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
On 5/22/2010 6:06 PM, Käthe Barrows wrote: Hippies were doing that way back in the 1960s. But not, as I remember, with quite the same degree of tattered, deconstructed sensibility. The new eco-couture seems to be wilder than that of the 60s. I quite like a lot of it, but feel the style should be wearable off a runway, the materials should be durable enough to hold up for awhile, and also, I prefer a Victorian/Edwardian look which a lot of it isn't. There are a ton of interesting ideas out there though. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
Ugh..I hate sites that auto-play music. --Charlene On Fri, May 21, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com wrote: http://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery3.htm http://www.magnoliapearl.com/shop/clothing/clothing-gallery2.htm Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- The caterpillar does all the work; the butterfly gets all the publicity. -- George Carlin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
I hate music on websites. I never have sound cards put in my computers, so I don't have to hear any website music or silly software interface noises whatsoever. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 5/22/2010 7:13 PM, Charlene Charette wrote: Ugh..I hate sites that auto-play music. --Charlene ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
I have seen this style in the 70s, mid to late 80s and I think mid 90s. This is nothing new. I used to own a blouse that was patchwork lace and doilies. Tiered skirts, jackets, pants...most of these were of country western design or ol' west. De -Original Message- On 5/22/2010 6:06 PM, Käthe Barrows wrote: Hippies were doing that way back in the 1960s. But not, as I remember, with quite the same degree of tattered, deconstructed sensibility. The new eco-couture seems to be wilder than that of the 60s. I quite like a lot of it, but feel the style should be wearable off a runway, the materials should be durable enough to hold up for awhile, and also, I prefer a Victorian/Edwardian look which a lot of it isn't. There are a ton of interesting ideas out there though. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies
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