Utanför

This lovely gown was first seen on Hailee Steinfeld as Juliet in the 2013 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.  In 2017 the costume was utilized again for use on an extra in The White Princess.

Costume Credit: f2473627

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Hair Ornament

1700-1899

Qing Dynasty, China

From the Collections Survey - an incredible shibori-dyed yukata.

Woman’s yukata,  Japan, 20th century. TM 1983.49.2. Ruth Lincoln Fisher Memorial Fund.

Japanese fireman uniform, c. 1900 Surviving Japanese firemen’s jackets of the Edo and Meiji periods often have boldly dye-patterned linings like this one. The heavy quilted jackets, worn wet, provided protection for the firefighters, and some scholars suggest that the often supernatural images on the linings were meant to add to his safety.

(( Here’s a compilation of my racebent series with all of our major Disney ladies. :D

It’s been so fun creating these, and I’ve been both shocked and beyond thrilled with the overwhelming support I’ve received for this series! :) Thank you all so much for the wonderful messages and the continued enthusiasm. <3<3<3

Princesses in order (left to right): Snow White (Spanish), Cinderella (Japanese), Belle (Arabic), Aurora (Jamaican), Ariel (Indian), Tiana (Chinese), Mulan (Native American), Pocahontas (Pacific Islander), Jasmine (African/Luo), Meg (Egyptian), Kida (Maori), Jane (Korean), Eilonwy (African/Fula), Esmerelda (Moroccan), Merida (Brazilian), Rapunzel (Mexican), Elsa (Inuit), Anna (Inuit).

when they want the ‘forehead jewel’ but not the ‘dothead’ 

when they want the tan skin but not the darkest of night 

when they want the third eye but not the perspective

when they want the bangles but not the troubles

when they want the flavor but not the smell

when they want to practice but not understand

when they want the trend but not the history

when they want the benefits but not the disadvantages

when they want the light but not the heat

It’s time again for FRIDAY FASHION FACT! A little while ago, I spoke about one of my favorite things- pajamas (read here). Coming in a close second on my list of most awesome things, as I’m sure many of you will agree, is lounge wear. Nowadays that typically means sweats or yoga pants (which I’m definitely not wearing right now, I don’t know what you’re talking about!) but in the 18th century, it was all about banyans!

What is a banyan? Short answer: it was a (typically silk) men’s robe. Longer answer? It was the first common form of lounge wear in Western societies. The style was derived from the robes worn by the upper class in the West Indies, as well as kimonos, Turkish robes, and other forms of Eastern dress. Colonists adopted the style and brought it back to England and France. While in the hot climates of the East, banyans were made out of lightweight cottons, in the West they were created out of rich silk brocades. In the comfort of their own homes, men would wear these loose garments over their shirts and breeches in lieu of their restrictive, tailored coats and waistcoats. They often paired the garments with Turkish inspired turbans.

Also known as a morning robe or robe de chambre, banyans became very symbolic for the upper class. It was only men of a certain means who would have the luxury of lounging about their home, not to mention having the ability to purchase such a frivolous garment. It also came to be associated with educated men, similar to academic robes. These learned men were “too busy” focusing on their studies to be bothered with fashion. It is because of these associations that posing in banyans became a popular theme in 18th century portraiture.

By the 19th century, various styles of banyans had been developed, including one that was quite structured, sort of going against it’s original intention. They were often made with matching waistcoats, for a more complete ensemble. Women naturally drew inspiration from banyans, creating their own forms of lounge wear. That, however, is a topic for another day.

Samurai  c. 1865