I adore this! For the past few months I've been designing the wardrobe of one of my D&D characters, who's inspired by the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Because I was a volunteer at the Delaware Art Museum for many years (home to the largest permanent collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the United States), I definitely went down the Artistic Dress and Aesthetic Movement route with my character's outfits. I did a deep dive into this research, and a lot of my favorite examples you showed as your inspiration! This was awesome to watch, and I can't wait for the next installment.
I am SO PUMPED about this topic!! Fashion history, art history, fairytale illustration, sewing, what more could you want?? Thank you as always for these incredible videos, I always look forward to learning from you.
I never really thought about that connection before - how the dress reform movement, aesthetic dress, and golden age of children's book illustration all happened around the same time. Very cool dress, and I also liked the "setting the stage" part at the end.
Ok, your little turn down trick for the yoke gave the perfect bust illusion from the way the fabric draped. I am also obsessed with how well all the rest of the pleating down and draping went. Especially the sleeves. Nicole : I extremely suggest you get a pattern for this Also Nicole : drapes and pleats arms perfectly by winging it and perseverance
Gorgeous!!!! The pose you're striking with the crystal ball immediately made me think of the painting "The Crystal Ball" by John William Waterhouse (except her gown is a deep red). Love the fabric you chose for this --- has a beautiful sheen to it.
Such an inspring painting, and a beautiful dress (the yoke, and those gorgeous undersleeves!). I love the way John William Waterhouse painted flowing fabric so much. I have had prints of The Lady of Shallott Looking at Lancelot and Miranda - The Tempest on my walls for decades. You can almost feel the different textures. There's another beautiful red dress in Jason and Medea (1907).
Fantastic capture of aesthetic! Being a bustier woman, I specifically appreciate the yoke making details for getting the darn front to lay flat. Your reveal of the dress (and the set dressing) reminds me of some of the aesthetic in the "artist group gatherings" in the film, "Parade's End." Thank you for posting. P. S. Is the top you're wearing for this video from a pattern? If so, could you please share where one may find it? Thank you.
Since my idea of fairy tales is greatly influenced by Basile's Pentamerone (Neopolitan) and Straparola (Venetian) both pre Grimm, my RUclips embodiment of fairy tale has been Morgan Donner's Italian look. You've given me another nuance...love it Btw: after 3 sons, I had a daughter...by c section...The doctor announced 'It's a girl!' I turned to my husband and my first words to him were "Can I have a smocking pleater?"
This is incredibly inspiring to me. I have drooled over Aesthetic Movement gowns for years. I have so many ideas now on adapting house dress patterns into something like these but in modern knits and cottons. I might really splurge and go all out with a silk or satin. So many ideas, thank you!
I've had a print of Edmund Blair Leighton's "The Accolade" on my wall for about 20 years now. 😊 The Pre-Raphaelite's images clearly resonate with modern audiences, so I can imagine the Victorians enjoyed them, too.
Pre-Raphaelite art is by far my most favorite art style. And the Artistic dresses were just beautiful and (mostly) looked way more comfortable than the regular fashion of the day. I love the dress/gown/robe that you made. It looks gorgeous and ethereal and ridiculously comfy. You and Bernadette are definitely giving me inspiration for dramatic loungewear.
You make this look so easy, when I know it isn't (from watching past videos and Twitch streams). It's still fascinating to watch you create everything you make. This is beautiful and looks very comfortable!
Beautifully done, as the fabric appears to glisten and move in the light. Oh but it does not look look like the garment of a villain. It looks more like the gown of a pragmatic mage who only assists those who deserve help due to past heroic behavior or current generosity of spirit. (Yes I do like games with quests.)
The pre-Raphaelite movement is o e of my favorite art genres. I did an entire term paper about them for my senior art final in hs. Their obsession with Ophelia was next level.
The Pre-Raphaelites had such an abiding obsession with richness of fabric, detailed draping, sheen & texture - this gown design is perfect as a reference to that! 💖
Riveting. The backstory, the evolution of final design ideas, the construction, and the presentation gave a real sense of how a theatrical costume designer might approach creating a look for the characters. Thank you for the ride! Oh. The villain's bib necklace you wore with the costume grabbed me and won't let go. Now I must find it, or something very close. Advice on finding such a piece would be very appreciated.
@Sanni Judy Another idea, if you don't mind getting crafty is acquiring necklace chain, several metal charm in a similar look, glass bead charms, and some o rings. All you would need to assemble it are jeweler's needle pliers (specifically jeweler's type that won't scratch the metal with teeth)
Oh noooo, I have never seen anyone having so much understanding of the "vibe" that fashion exudes, and having so much fun. The garment with the necklace and headpiece are great.
This dress is very Medieval Whimsigoth and I am here for it. I love, love, love how you show your process of fitting things on yourself because that’s how I have to do things (I have neither a dress form nor a sewing buddy). Can’t wait to see the heroine dress with-squee!!-smocking!
The silhouette of the fairy tale dresses very much remind me of a Mother Hubbard dress. I guess that goes to show it made its way into domestic life as well. Your gown is absolutely gorgeous! Great fabric choice!
After spending years in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), when we moved to our current house (with more wall space), I kind of went nuts with Pre-Raphaelite artwork, including a large framed tapestry of the Morris & Co "Arming and Departure of the Knights", which hangs above my fireplace. I adore the variety of clothing from this era, and the influences you mention. The smocked sleeves on one of the 1800s dresses was straight out of the German Renaissance. It's great to understand your inspiration and thought process as you bring the past to life. I love the color of this dress, and the sheen looks just right. So fun to watch your staging and see the final look. Kudos, Nicole! On to the next video!
Brilliant. I actually collect Arthur Rackham first editions. ( With a few outliers kate greenway, walter crane). I've never attempted making it wearing the outfits. Inspiring.
Rackham is my all time favorite illustrator! I discovered him as a teen and it's been a lifetime love. Deathly allergic to old books though 🥺 enjoy yours!
I love his art too, and stumbled upon an Architectural Digest feature on YT, where they tour Rackham's former home & studio in London. Singer Rita Ora currently lives there and while areas are updated, many of the original features remain. The garden especially is terrific. You will want to live there. :)
Very beautiful! I have long admired the Pre-Raphelites, when I was in London a couple of years ago I saw a great show featuring the women artists associated with the movement…and of course I love May Morris’s work, particularly her embroidery….looking forward to seeing next weeks video!
The illustrations to Andrew Lang's Fairy Books formed my taste irrevocably. Dulac, too, but the plates in the Fairy Books stamped my personal aesthetic forever.
I love the Pre-Raphs and I was seeing this paired with moonstones and hope it meets the Bailey paw of approval and maybe even laying on it. Will be looking for the heroine,
Thanks so much for this video! I love how detailed you got into why we see fairy tales as medieval, and then how you went with such a great design for your gown! Looks super comfy!
Lordy, that's gorgeous! You are Circe sweeping imperiously into a chamber - the garment does demand grandly sweeping gestures and it can't be a room it must to be a chamber - it is fancifully beautiful and the colour is to die for.
As someone who is from Baden-Württemberg, you have no idea how thrilled I was seeing the first source material being from the Württembergische Landesbibliothek ♡
_Suggestion for fitting garments to your back_ - Find a local seamstress/tailor who is willing to be paid for a 1/2 hr of their time. You can schedule a fitting for a quiet time during the day. This is the plan I hatched for myself if I ever get around to doing the Hamilton Spenser. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I love the history and story you add to each creation. I am not very good at seeing, and at times I just enjoy the way you produce your videos. I’m a a listener of sewing history and your voice is so soothing to listen to. This dress is beautiful
I absolutely love your channel and this dress is stunning. One of my goals this year is to create a reform dress. Being a larger woman I had concerns it would look end up as an embroidered tent, but I am hopeful with the tapering as done in the video, and the right fabric, that the dress will have a smooth drape
I absolutely love the fabric you chose! It's a beautiful color, and looks wonderful on you. Also, the dress looks SUPER comfortable, though I'd be terrified to swan around the house in silk! It would be shredded in an instant, with my cats. Also, I just have to say, one of my local fabric stores has started carrying some of Liberty's fabrics, and they are *gorgeous.* Pricey, though, and nearly as lightweight as silk organza, despite being 100% cotton, and I keep thinking about getting some and making something for myself, but I'm terrified I'd destroy it too easily.
Sigh. Yes, the idea I once had of making and wearing the Christine Daae dressing gown around the house went out the window when we adopted two new cats. :S
Consider a center panel and yoke out of liberty or velvet or whatever, and a skirt out of LINEN, THE FABRIC OF IRON. Ahem. It was once used as sails, it does great around my furry felon, ie cat. Just wash and dry linen aggressively prior to sewing, even if you never plan to tumble dry again. I have linen blouses that are twenty years old, and still just fine.
Oh I love the Pre-Raphaelites and the aesthetic movement!! That fabric is STUNNING, the cut is divine, and I would never get anything done in that gown because evil queens don't do housework 😍😍😍😍 so excited for the heroine!
Nicely done, beautifully rendered, & gorgeous results! I am jealous, oh yes, jealous indeed! I am so sad I made poor choices in my teen years, I often wish I had allowed myself to pursue my interests in historical dress, archeology, & anthropology. Instead I chose addiction, which I was just getting out of in my mid - late 30s.
I so love your work, Nicole! I have been sitting here flummoxed because my daughter has a black wedding dress with train and a Princess Bride theme... Nicole to the rescue. Bless you, my lovely xx
The green dress you wear in the video is gorgeous. Well i assume it's a dress, could also be a shirt but still really pretty. Haven't watched the video in full yet, but had to comment this ;)
One of my favorite episodes of yours! This is favorite artistic movement; the PreRaphaelite movement! Sort of running with and influenced by the Art Deco movement, Bauer Haus Movement with emphasis on romanticism … I think they were inspiration for Erté too. Klimt comes to mind but Lord Leighton was one of my favorite PreRaphaelite painters…he even wore outfits that were very bohemian, almost folkloric look in a masculine way…so many paintings that had fabulous draping…so glad you made this episode.
I absolutely love how this turned out. It is indeed fantastic, in the literal sense. It fits the inspiration and the requirements that you set for yourself beautifully. The accoutrements you have chosen elevate it as well. The photo shoot was so fun. Especially loved seeing Bailey as she watched you set it up. She could not have looked more bored, like "Yeah, Mom is at it again." :)
This is magnificent. I got more chaotic neutral vibes from the outfit, personally, rather than villainous ones. I love many of the Pre-Raphaelite paintings and have been curious about the Artistic Dress movement so I really enjoyed watching this.
Beautiful garment and it looks superb on you! The set decoration you created for the reveal and the actual shots of the reveal took my breath away and were speaking so loudly to me. But most attractive of all was the peridot green top (blouse, bodice) you were wearing at the start and through some of the narration. THAT piece was so dazzlingly beautiful to me that it kept distracting me from what you were actually saying. So much so that I had to start it over a couple of times to get back on track with your content. Wonderful video.
1. You are divine 2. Bravo! I hate sleeves. You inspire me to tackle them 3. My aunt had a Raphael type print in her house whose model wore that shade of green!!
This was so interesting and the result absolutely stunning! You look ready to take over a kingdom or curse a king over several generations in this dress.
What if you padded out the mannequin and re-covered it so it was accurate to your body? Custom ones are alot, and I bet you could do it no problem, you're good like that lol
I didn't know about Liberty dresses and I just realized something: In the movie Titanic, the last dress Rose wears as she goes out with Jack, survives the sinking and arrives in London seems to be a Liberty dress. It is so fitting for her state of mind and the fact that she finally arrives in New-York, with the big shot of the Statue of Liberty. No idea if I'm projecting or if it was intentional or not but 🤯
I loved this. Thank you! In my teen years I was obsessed with and collected illustrated fairy tale books. My favorite illustrations were always the ones of the dresses. I wish I sewed back then. Looking forward to part two.
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Soooo a lot of these artistic movement outfits were victorians historybounding? :D
Yes!!! I kept thinking “you mean cottage core?” when the motivation and style was being discussed at the start of the video 😂
@@VirtuallyViktoriyan my thought, too!
It’s all just a little bit of history repeated.
I had the same thought 😊
As the saying goes, everything old is new again.
I adore this! For the past few months I've been designing the wardrobe of one of my D&D characters, who's inspired by the tale of Sleeping Beauty. Because I was a volunteer at the Delaware Art Museum for many years (home to the largest permanent collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the United States), I definitely went down the Artistic Dress and Aesthetic Movement route with my character's outfits. I did a deep dive into this research, and a lot of my favorite examples you showed as your inspiration! This was awesome to watch, and I can't wait for the next installment.
Me, a clown: oh, she's pinning things to the carpet, like me!
Nicole, a professional: I pinned it to the wool felt on my work board
I am SO PUMPED about this topic!! Fashion history, art history, fairytale illustration, sewing, what more could you want?? Thank you as always for these incredible videos, I always look forward to learning from you.
I never really thought about that connection before - how the dress reform movement, aesthetic dress, and golden age of children's book illustration all happened around the same time. Very cool dress, and I also liked the "setting the stage" part at the end.
Ok, your little turn down trick for the yoke gave the perfect bust illusion from the way the fabric draped. I am also obsessed with how well all the rest of the pleating down and draping went. Especially the sleeves.
Nicole : I extremely suggest you get a pattern for this
Also Nicole : drapes and pleats arms perfectly by winging it and perseverance
What a perfect villain color! Love this dress, and the setup to reveal it is quite impressive.
This gown is so full of the fairytale whimsy! You nailed it. Love the neckline and the billow of the sleeves with the fullness of the gown!
Gorgeous!!!! The pose you're striking with the crystal ball immediately made me think of the painting "The Crystal Ball" by John William Waterhouse (except her gown is a deep red). Love the fabric you chose for this --- has a beautiful sheen to it.
Such an inspring painting, and a beautiful dress (the yoke, and those gorgeous undersleeves!). I love the way John William Waterhouse painted flowing fabric so much. I have had prints of The Lady of Shallott Looking at Lancelot and Miranda - The Tempest on my walls for decades. You can almost feel the different textures.
There's another beautiful red dress in Jason and Medea (1907).
The color was giving me more of a "Proserpine" by Rossetti vibe, but I see that too.
Fantastic capture of aesthetic! Being a bustier woman, I specifically appreciate the yoke making details for getting the darn front to lay flat. Your reveal of the dress (and the set dressing) reminds me of some of the aesthetic in the "artist group gatherings" in the film, "Parade's End." Thank you for posting.
P. S. Is the top you're wearing for this video from a pattern? If so, could you please share where one may find it? Thank you.
She thankfully has a "What I Am Wearing" section in the video description! (I had the same question) :)
Since my idea of fairy tales is greatly influenced by Basile's Pentamerone (Neopolitan) and Straparola (Venetian) both pre Grimm, my RUclips embodiment of fairy tale has been Morgan Donner's Italian look. You've given me another nuance...love it
Btw: after 3 sons, I had a daughter...by c section...The doctor announced 'It's a girl!' I turned to my husband and my first words to him were "Can I have a smocking pleater?"
😄😄😄😄😄
To me, you wearing the gown look like a queen holding court, rather than a villain. I want to pay homage to your majesty, style and grace. ☺💚🕊
This is incredibly inspiring to me. I have drooled over Aesthetic Movement gowns for years. I have so many ideas now on adapting house dress patterns into something like these but in modern knits and cottons. I might really splurge and go all out with a silk or satin. So many ideas, thank you!
I've had a print of Edmund Blair Leighton's "The Accolade" on my wall for about 20 years now. 😊 The Pre-Raphaelite's images clearly resonate with modern audiences, so I can imagine the Victorians enjoyed them, too.
Pre-Raphaelite art is by far my most favorite art style. And the Artistic dresses were just beautiful and (mostly) looked way more comfortable than the regular fashion of the day. I love the dress/gown/robe that you made. It looks gorgeous and ethereal and ridiculously comfy. You and Bernadette are definitely giving me inspiration for dramatic loungewear.
You make this look so easy, when I know it isn't (from watching past videos and Twitch streams). It's still fascinating to watch you create everything you make. This is beautiful and looks very comfortable!
You look like a Mucha poster and I absolutely ADORE it! I can't wait to see the next one too!
Beautifully done, as the fabric appears to glisten and move in the light. Oh but it does not look look like the garment of a villain. It looks more like the gown of a pragmatic mage who only assists those who deserve help due to past heroic behavior or current generosity of spirit. (Yes I do like games with quests.)
The pre-Raphaelite movement is o e of my favorite art genres. I did an entire term paper about them for my senior art final in hs. Their obsession with Ophelia was next level.
The Pre-Raphaelites had such an abiding obsession with richness of fabric, detailed draping, sheen & texture - this gown design is perfect as a reference to that! 💖
Riveting. The backstory, the evolution of final design ideas, the construction, and the presentation gave a real sense of how a theatrical costume designer might approach creating a look for the characters. Thank you for the ride!
Oh. The villain's bib necklace you wore with the costume grabbed me and won't let go. Now I must find it, or something very close. Advice on finding such a piece would be very appreciated.
Take a screen shot of the necklace, crop so that only the necklace is showing and do a reverse image search via google.
@@joannakasper5486 Good idea, thank you!
@Sanni Judy
Another idea, if you don't mind getting crafty is acquiring necklace chain, several metal charm in a similar look, glass bead charms, and some o rings. All you would need to assemble it are jeweler's needle pliers (specifically jeweler's type that won't scratch the metal with teeth)
Oh noooo, I have never seen anyone having so much understanding of the "vibe" that fashion exudes, and having so much fun.
The garment with the necklace and headpiece are great.
Wow, you really look like a Pre-Raphaelite painting in this one!
This dress is very Medieval Whimsigoth and I am here for it. I love, love, love how you show your process of fitting things on yourself because that’s how I have to do things (I have neither a dress form nor a sewing buddy).
Can’t wait to see the heroine dress with-squee!!-smocking!
Medieval Whimsigoth... I love that description so much!
The silhouette of the fairy tale dresses very much remind me of a Mother Hubbard dress. I guess that goes to show it made its way into domestic life as well. Your gown is absolutely gorgeous! Great fabric choice!
oh how I wish this were in a print pattern form. I love this.
After spending years in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), when we moved to our current house (with more wall space), I kind of went nuts with Pre-Raphaelite artwork, including a large framed tapestry of the Morris & Co "Arming and Departure of the Knights", which hangs above my fireplace. I adore the variety of clothing from this era, and the influences you mention. The smocked sleeves on one of the 1800s dresses was straight out of the German Renaissance. It's great to understand your inspiration and thought process as you bring the past to life. I love the color of this dress, and the sheen looks just right. So fun to watch your staging and see the final look. Kudos, Nicole! On to the next video!
When I saw the short, I thought it looked medieval....now that makes more sense. How pretty!
The intro watching you swan on to screen in your beautiful robe...Nicole, I adore you 💜
My three favorite eras- medieval, 1700s, 1900ish. Mix and match!
Brilliant. I actually collect Arthur Rackham first editions. ( With a few outliers kate greenway, walter crane). I've never attempted making it wearing the outfits. Inspiring.
Rackham is my all time favorite illustrator! I discovered him as a teen and it's been a lifetime love. Deathly allergic to old books though 🥺 enjoy yours!
I love his art too, and stumbled upon an Architectural Digest feature on YT, where they tour Rackham's former home & studio in London. Singer Rita Ora currently lives there and while areas are updated, many of the original features remain. The garden especially is terrific. You will want to live there. :)
Very beautiful! I have long admired the Pre-Raphelites, when I was in London a couple of years ago I saw a great show featuring the women artists associated with the movement…and of course I love May Morris’s work, particularly her embroidery….looking forward to seeing next weeks video!
It's straight out of a Waterhouse painting, I really like it. It's rare to see an outfit that's both comfortable and elegant at the same time.
I feel like Jo March play acting with my sisters in the attic.
The illustrations to Andrew Lang's Fairy Books formed my taste irrevocably. Dulac, too, but the plates in the Fairy Books stamped my personal aesthetic forever.
Love the rustle!
I'm wearing a 60s waterfall dress as I watch and it was fascinating to see the similarities between the two despite being so far apart!
I love the Pre-Raphs and I was seeing this paired with moonstones and hope it meets the Bailey paw of approval and maybe even laying on it. Will be looking for the heroine,
Yeees!
Just what we neede ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for this video! I love how detailed you got into why we see fairy tales as medieval, and then how you went with such a great design for your gown! Looks super comfy!
Lordy, that's gorgeous! You are Circe sweeping imperiously into a chamber - the garment does demand grandly sweeping gestures and it can't be a room it must to be a chamber - it is fancifully beautiful and the colour is to die for.
Wondeful work. It reminds me of Proserpina's gown in the Rosetti painting.
the comfortable villain, able to do 'evil' all day without breaking a sweat or feeling bound up!!
I need my entire wardrobe made up of this style.
Stunning!
The styling in the reveal was beautiful
Yes! I want to ‘swan about the house’ too!! I look forward to your videos sooo much. I have learned so much and I need to see more.
I am SO EXCITED about this series-- fairy tales are my jam! This gown is gorgeous, and I can't wait to see the smocked heroine gown.
I would not call it villain... Just something I would wear everyday. Love this! Black and pinks are for everyday with some gold or silver on occasion.
I really like that blue dress with the smocking at the waist, can you tell me where I can find a picture of that one? Thank you!
As someone who is from Baden-Württemberg, you have no idea how thrilled I was seeing the first source material being from the Württembergische Landesbibliothek ♡
_Suggestion for fitting garments to your back_ - Find a local seamstress/tailor who is willing to be paid for a 1/2 hr of their time. You can schedule a fitting for a quiet time during the day. This is the plan I hatched for myself if I ever get around to doing the Hamilton Spenser.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
That is a stunning piece of sewing. Thank you for sharing your work.
The reveal is an Art Nouveau print come to life. It's fabulous!
I love the history and story you add to each creation. I am not very good at seeing, and at times I just enjoy the way you produce your videos. I’m a a listener of sewing history and your voice is so soothing to listen to. This dress is beautiful
Yes! Yes! Yes! I LOVE how this turned out! Definitely looks like it came directly from a fairy tale!
The Evil Character aesthetic is just wonderful for you Nicole: Winifred! Maleficent! whatever you end up naming this dress! Flawless all of them
nicole, it's glorious!!! love the artistic photo shoot at the end--you look like a time traveler who just fell out of a period magazine!
I love the effort Nicole puts into her reveals.
I absolutely love your channel and this dress is stunning. One of my goals this year is to create a reform dress. Being a larger woman I had concerns it would look end up as an embroidered tent, but I am hopeful with the tapering as done in the video, and the right fabric, that the dress will have a smooth drape
I love, love, loooove Scandinavian illustrators of the 19th century. John Bauer and Elsa Beskow are two of my favorites.
Nicole, really enjoy / appreciate your educational videos.
This process is so interesting! And love the top/dress(?) you are wearing from the start of the video😁
It’s in the description!! There is a link too! 😊
@@katewill7302 thank you! I should have checked hahaha
I absolutely love the fabric you chose! It's a beautiful color, and looks wonderful on you. Also, the dress looks SUPER comfortable, though I'd be terrified to swan around the house in silk! It would be shredded in an instant, with my cats.
Also, I just have to say, one of my local fabric stores has started carrying some of Liberty's fabrics, and they are *gorgeous.* Pricey, though, and nearly as lightweight as silk organza, despite being 100% cotton, and I keep thinking about getting some and making something for myself, but I'm terrified I'd destroy it too easily.
Sigh. Yes, the idea I once had of making and wearing the Christine Daae dressing gown around the house went out the window when we adopted two new cats. :S
Consider a center panel and yoke out of liberty or velvet or whatever, and a skirt out of LINEN, THE FABRIC OF IRON. Ahem. It was once used as sails, it does great around my furry felon, ie cat. Just wash and dry linen aggressively prior to sewing, even if you never plan to tumble dry again. I have linen blouses that are twenty years old, and still just fine.
It looks amazimg! I cant wait to learn about smocking next week!
Oh I love the Pre-Raphaelites and the aesthetic movement!! That fabric is STUNNING, the cut is divine, and I would never get anything done in that gown because evil queens don't do housework 😍😍😍😍 so excited for the heroine!
Very Mona Lisa-esque smile at the end! Elegant but beautifully intimidating at the same time. Can't wait to see the companion piece!
I grew up wearing smocked dresses - not same style. But both my grandmothers were skilled at smocking - by hand.
Nicely done, beautifully rendered, & gorgeous results! I am jealous, oh yes, jealous indeed! I am so sad I made poor choices in my teen years, I often wish I had allowed myself to pursue my interests in historical dress, archeology, & anthropology. Instead I chose addiction, which I was just getting out of in my mid - late 30s.
You are getting out of it though, and have many years to explore healthy interests! Good for you for changing your life!
👀 never too late...
I so love your work, Nicole! I have been sitting here flummoxed because my daughter has a black wedding dress with train and a Princess Bride theme... Nicole to the rescue. Bless you, my lovely xx
The green dress you wear in the video is gorgeous. Well i assume it's a dress, could also be a shirt but still really pretty. Haven't watched the video in full yet, but had to comment this ;)
The staging you do for the reveal is a work of art in itself! Gorgeous!
One of my favorite episodes of yours! This is favorite artistic movement; the PreRaphaelite movement! Sort of running with and influenced by the Art Deco movement, Bauer Haus Movement with emphasis on romanticism … I think they were inspiration for Erté too. Klimt comes to mind but Lord Leighton was one of my favorite PreRaphaelite painters…he even wore outfits that were very bohemian, almost folkloric look in a masculine way…so many paintings that had fabulous draping…so glad you made this episode.
They’re out of that fabric in green! 😢 Had to stop the video to go try to buy it, beautiful! And what a stunning dress, you nailed The Sorceress.
I absolutely love how this turned out. It is indeed fantastic, in the literal sense. It fits the inspiration and the requirements that you set for yourself beautifully. The accoutrements you have chosen elevate it as well. The photo shoot was so fun. Especially loved seeing Bailey as she watched you set it up. She could not have looked more bored, like "Yeah, Mom is at it again." :)
Aside from the sleeves, this looks so much like a michiyuki. And I have one in this very color.
I’ve always loved this sort of fairytale fashion in history, so it’s cool to learn about the artistic movement! The dress looks super cute!
Ma'am this is pre-raphaelite perfection and I need your word of honor you will be wearing this when hosting your next artist's salon.
This is magnificent. I got more chaotic neutral vibes from the outfit, personally, rather than villainous ones. I love many of the Pre-Raphaelite paintings and have been curious about the Artistic Dress movement so I really enjoyed watching this.
Beautiful garment and it looks superb on you! The set decoration you created for the reveal and the actual shots of the reveal took my breath away and were speaking so loudly to me. But most attractive of all was the peridot green top (blouse, bodice) you were wearing at the start and through some of the narration. THAT piece was so dazzlingly beautiful to me that it kept distracting me from what you were actually saying. So much so that I had to start it over a couple of times to get back on track with your content. Wonderful video.
Stunning! I’ve been wanting to make one of these for ages!
Gorgeous!!
That fabric is fabulous, I could just imagine The Closet Historian seeing it and immediately planning a new wardrobe!!
Zoinks! The dress I didn't know I needed until I saw this.
Love the montage at the end. So iconic!
The color reminds me of Meridas mother Eleanor. Its so pretty.
The thumbnail for this video is gorgeous
The dress turned out strikingly beautiful and I love your evil queen hair. Any tips on how you created that style?
I suspect a wig, given how short Nicole's hair is at the moment.
I highly recommend looking up Rachel Maksy's video on how she recreates (and fakes) historical hair styles
1. You are divine
2. Bravo! I hate sleeves. You inspire me to tackle them
3. My aunt had a Raphael type print in her house whose model wore that shade of green!!
that was a great journey you have brought us there and back again
Beautiful!! And the reveal was wonderful, I do love a dramatic and theatrical effort!
This was so interesting and the result absolutely stunning! You look ready to take over a kingdom or curse a king over several generations in this dress.
What if you padded out the mannequin and re-covered it so it was accurate to your body? Custom ones are alot, and I bet you could do it no problem, you're good like that lol
You have managed to capture my desired final form. Fairy tale villain/witch.
Love the sorceress of OZ vibes this gives
I didn't know about Liberty dresses and I just realized something: In the movie Titanic, the last dress Rose wears as she goes out with Jack, survives the sinking and arrives in London seems to be a Liberty dress. It is so fitting for her state of mind and the fact that she finally arrives in New-York, with the big shot of the Statue of Liberty. No idea if I'm projecting or if it was intentional or not but 🤯
It's sooooo pretty. I can't decide if it's green... or black... or grey... or blue!
Bailey is going "whatcha doin', Mom."
How very pre-raphaelite of you! Stunning gown, gorgeous fabric and loved the reveal set up! Such fun! Can’t wait for fairy tales part 2!
I loved this. Thank you! In my teen years I was obsessed with and collected illustrated fairy tale books. My favorite illustrations were always the ones of the dresses. I wish I sewed back then. Looking forward to part two.