Dangerous Liaisons - 18th Century Menswear

So I have had a particularly hectic term at LCF! The work load has increased and I learnt lots of new skills which I had to take in in such a short space of time. I enjoyed learning how to do men's tailoring where I learnt how to make an 18th century shirt, breeches and frock coat. I know my costume is not perfect but I am pretty pleased with it as a first attempt.

I designed for one of the main character's, Valmont, in Christopher Hampton's adaptation of the novel Dangerous Liaisons. My interpretation of the play involved making Valmont a schizophrenic who is being controlled by Merteuil to seduce women. In scene 10 Valmont reveals that he has gotten one of his lovers pregnant so I decided to use feminine shapes such as the ovaries to inspire my fabric design. I have appliquéd and embroidered them subtly into the brocade coat. Throughout Act 2 Valmont's costume looses colour as he is beginning to realise that he is loosing his mind. I have designed and realised the costume for scene 16.
I will post more about the design side of this project soon!

A massive thank you to lovely Harry for taking the time to come out to see me for fittings and making such a fab model. I really hope 18th Century comes back in fashion soon as he looks pretty fantastic!