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16/12/2019 3:20 pm
Couture Fashion
On the evening of the 15th Day in December 1599, Glitz and Glamor was all the rave at the French Consulate's Christmas Glitter Ball. Fashion took the form of vibrant colors and sparkling gems crafted by many of the most talented crafters in the city. Some of the more notable crafters included Mister Arlo, who lavishly decorated the faces of many and adorned hair so brilliant that it sparkled from even at a distance. As well as sparkling jewelry and clothing from the most outstanding jewelers and seamstresses in the city like Miss Carolyn with her hand-crafted porcelain white and shimmering blue-green ensemble. In this exclusive article I will be discussing some of the best looks of the evening and the worst. Check out the next volume of The Rinascita Review for my entire article.
~ Orla Couture, Seamstress Extraordinaire
Emm reacted
17/12/2019 2:51 pm
Wi' respec', Miss Orla,
jus' me tae cents:
Woulnda i' be better
tae jus' speak o' t'
folk wha' had grand
dresses an' sooch? I'
seems tae me like i'
wud be mean, tae write
aboot those wha' ye ken
were nae well dressed.
~Margrat Maclean
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17/12/2019 4:25 pm
Dearest Margrat,
I acknowledge your comments about the article, please know that first. However, fashion is meant to be spoken of, either for the good or bad. For me, fashion is a mean of self-empowerment and confidence. Therefore, I want everyone to look and feel their very best in whatever they choose to wear. Furthermore, judging itself is not bad despite what people may claim. It is how you judge that matters, if you do it from a place of care and love or from a place menace and cruelty. I judge you and have garnered that you're a lovely woman with a personality that can make even the cruelest of criminals smile. I would never outright insult someone just because, so I do politely suggest you first read the article before making a decision on if you like it or not. I would most definitely enjoy that conversation no matter where your decision lands.
~ Orla Couture, Seamstress Extraordinaire
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19/02/2020 5:13 pm
The French Consulate's Glitter Ball | A Fashion Review
On the evening of the 15th Day in December 1599, Glitz and Glamor was all the rage at the French Consulate's Christmas Glitter Ball. Fashion took the form of vibrant colors and sparkling gems crafted by many of the most talented crafters in the city. Some of the more notable crafters included Mister Arlo, who lavishly decorated the faces of many and adorned hair so brilliant that it sparkled from even at a distance. As well as sparkling jewelry and clothing from the most outstanding jewelers and seamstresses in the city like Miss Carolyn with her own porcelain white and shimmering blue-green ensemble. In this exclusive article, I will be discussing some of the best looks of the evening and the worst.
Best to Worst Dressed:
1.) Despite being one of the newest women to step within our glamorous city, Genvieve de Martinique certainly proved that she could hold her own when it comes to fashion. The young nurse caught the eye of more than one person for her dazzling jewelry and the purest of white garments. She donned an off-the-shoulder gown with matching accessories. The starlight white silk garment was heavily embroidered with silver patterns that shimmered as she turned throughout the Ball. The outfit was paired with brilliant silver jewelry crafted by a newcomer jeweler named Gus.
[A starlight white silk off-shoulder gown. A starlight white silk off-shoulder gown in which the bodice hugs tightly to the torso of the wearer to create a fashionable conical shape, compressing the chest and pushing it upwards. It features a wide, square neckline that reveals a modest amount of cleavage and collarbone. Woven embroidery of silver sweeps along the trim of the bodice across the chest and plunges in a V-shape down the back. A pair of off-shoulder straps with petal-like scalloped silver trim attaches to the bodice by means of silk ties. The flowing skirts drape elegantly to the floor, cartridge pleated at the narrow waistline to give the gown extra fullness, falling into a shimmering cascade of embroidered fabric that sweeps along the ground. Elegant, swirling patterns of silver thread ascend the skirt in every direction, rising all the way to the hip in some areas. A sheer silk overgown attaches to the garment with a deep V-shaped neckline, flowing loosely to the floor. It secures at the bust via a small, metal hook.]
2.) Of the men, Frederic de Marigny a French Nobleman stole the show in his vibrant nacreous peacock and powdered gold attire. His garments, while of the traditional polished pieces of France, were elevated to a more superior level of fashion due to his embroidered waistcoat. The garment was extravagantly embroidered with feathers and iridescent beetle wings that were woven through with shimmering silver thread. He entirely raised the bar for male clothing and adorned the outfit with burnished silver jewelry.
[A nacreous peacock dupion waistcoat adorned with iridescent scarab wing beads. The waistcoat is a male upper-body garment worn typically as part of a three-piece ensemble under a coat or jacket and over a dress shirt. The garment fits close to the torso, closed by a neat column of small buttons. The hem flares just enough to fall just below the hips. The entirety of the garment has been embellished from neckline to hem with an elaborate peacock feather design, the underlying dupion fabric barely visible beneath the dense layer of embroidery work. The flues of each quill are detailed in alternating gold and silver silk thread, with a solitary iridescent scarab beetle wing placed centrally upon every feather to mark the eyes of the plumage.]
3.) The Hostess and Ambassador of the French Consulate, Lady Emmaline Beaumont was a stunning sight as well for all who attended. Her gown design had the air of classic elegance, but with an exotic mix of shadowy black and glittery silver which created a fashionable ombre piece. Sparkling beads adorned her gown in swirling embroidery of silver that wispily circled the hem forming luminous stars against the black fabric. She completed the look with diamond and silver jewelry.
[A shimmering black velvet train-skirted dress adorned with translucent glass beads. A dress that skims the body and flares out over the hips into a full skirt falling into a six-inch train at the back. The neckline is scooped and fitted sleeves extend to the wrist with a point over the hands. Sparkling, translucent beads artistically adorn the bodice, swirling in intricate waves as it proceeds to the skirt where it contracts to the core of the dress. Silken threads of glittering silver decoratively weave throughout the beads. Curling, twisting and cascading towards the bottom of the skirt, it produces an illusion of shimmering black and silver ombre. Luminous silver stars trace along the hem of the skirt and sleeves in an elegant, seamless border.]
4.) Countess Kilana Corvasci, Ambassador to Italy's Consulate and wife to Count Cross Corvasci delighted all who received the honor of viewing her in her striking glossy gown. She was adorned in gold and garnet with sparkling golden beads that accentuated the bodice of the garment. The gown itself was flowy and daring as it revealed much of the skin on the arms with an elegant haltered neckline. Lavish gold and silver accessories completed the look, causing the Countess to stand out among many others.
[An elegant glossy garnet watered silk ruched halter dress. A flowy, floor-length dress featuring curved seams and layered ruching. The top boasts an off-center twisted halter which lends a wraparound appearance to the upper piece of the garment and secures it to the wearer. An elegant slit graces the left thigh and extends down just past the feet where the fabric pools together to lightly brush the ground. Immaculate golden beads are woven together via matching thread and elegantly embroidered along the bodice of the dress. They assume the shape of shimmery calligraphy swirls that closely caress the fabric along the front and back of the bodice, traveling upward to the high haltered neckline. The beads extravagantly line the hem of the bodice before encircling the neck of the garment, manifesting into a sparkling beaded choker.]
5.) Handmaiden to the German Consulate, Miss Valeria d'Allessandro's gown was dazzling. She sported a unique shade of vibrant red that did exceptional things for her beautiful complexion and green eyeshade. Even so, while her gown was marvelous, her accessories were not up to par with the extravagant main piece. It is possible if not for many various colors utilized in the outfit such as crimson, black, rose gold, ruby, gold, and charcoal black, the gown would have achieved what it was supposed to and stood out. However, for someone who was brutishly assaulted, she remains one of the best looking of the injured. The beautiful pearls within her hair were striking and did tumble down her back as she walked, giving her an overall radiance to the outfit.
[A begonia red watered silk off-shoulder gown. This gown boasts a wide neckline with off-shoulder sleeves that are slashed and puffed at the upper arms, then worn snug through the elbows to the wrist, where they are fastened with a series of three cloth-covered buttons at either wrist. The gown fastens down the front by means of concealed hooks and eyes, with a short, decorative slit left open at the top. Box pleats add fullness to the garment's skirts, which barely dust the ground as the wearer moves out.]
6.) Our beloved Bruno Smith did make an appearance at the Ball, apparently straight from his shop. While Bruno is admired by many, I think it is clear that it's not for his fashion. He arrived in work clothing designed in an extensive array of colors from black, brown, slate-grey, sienna, sapphire, and chalcedony blue. He did, however, do his best to attempt fashion by donning a handsome fedora feathered hat. It helped shift some of the attention from his selection of garments as he stylishly tilted the hat in greeting.
[A chalcedony blue felt fedora. The piece is finished with a glossy blue-black crow feather. A fedora is a hat that is creased lengthwise down the crown and pinched in the front on both sides.]
The final two on the list are Mister Dieter of German Embassy and a newcomer to our city, Mister Mox. Mister Mox can be forgiven as he only just recently arrived in the city and was invited to the Ball. He was donned in the most basic of traveling clothing without much of a color statement. I am certain that with time he will establish himself and prove that even men can interpret fashion. Mister Dieter, however, is another matter entirely, he has been in the city for some time and while his garments were fashionable, they did not fit the theme. It was not Ball worthy clothing, but everyday clothing. We hope he will place more effort into his outfits when attending future themed events.
Honorable Mentions: I was unable to get to everyone therefore I will list some honorable mentions for outfits I enjoyed.
Elspeth: Above-average in height and thin in build, Elspeth Falconer is a young woman of alabaster complexion with a head of thigh-length satiny charcoal black hair, worn in a braided bun. She is wearing prettily applied glitter eyeshadow, a shimmering black crushed velvet capelet, a pair of shimmering black silk heeled shoes, a dainty shimmering black silk circlet, expertly applied glittering black lip-color, a pair of black sapphire and metallic gold tassel earrings, a black sapphire and metallic gold drop necklace, and an elegant black sapphire-studded shimmering blue-green damask partlet gown.
Emeraude: Tall in height and gracefully slender in build, Lady Emeraude di Notte is a young woman of nut-brown complexion with a head of long soft rich ebon hair, worn in swept-back curls. She is wearing a pair of chocolate silk heeled shoes, a gleaming gold velvet back cloak, a pair of champagne pearl and filigreed gold drop earrings, a chocolate silk choker, a bejeweled filigreed gold wild vine tiara, an off-the-shoulder beaded snowdrop white cashmere hanging-sleeved gown, a decorative curly maple fan, wine lip-color, and a snowdrop white pashmina sweeping train.
Kino: Average in height and sculpted in build, Kino Quin is a young man of tanned complexion with a head of shoulder-length smooth honey blonde hair, worn loose with a love lock. He is wearing a silvery-grey batiste ruffled shirt, a beaded shimmering blue-green damask sleeveless doublet, a pair of silvery-grey leather knee-high boots, a pair of white smoke sheer silk braies, a white smoke sheer silk ascot, and a silver ear cuff.
~ Orla Couture, Seamstress Extraordinaire
