CATHERINE: Darq was whisked away by the MIB (Men in Black) a couple days ago for a jaunt overseas. However, Darq sent me a few pictures of her in her Halloween costume, one she’s wearing to some ritzy villa in Italy. Good thing I replicated the “Lady of Siena” costume from 16th century Italy so she fit right in with the medieval-themed masked ball.
The dress has sleeves attached to the bodice but those gorgeous, flowingly-long, outer, over-sleeves, are detachable, as was befitting the custom of the era. Oh, and, as always, Darq was in alt at the shoes that matched the outfit.
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—-NOTE TO THOSE WHO SEW: Darq’s over-sleeves were easy to make because in the History of Costume book that showed a sketch of the Highborn Lady of Siena, they also included a sketch of the decorative, over-sleeve’s pattern. That outer sleeve attaches at the shoulders with rolls. In the era, those sleeve “bolsters” were attached with ribbons/ties. The hardest part in making the outfit was getting the lace gathered and sewn onto the collar, which necessitated hand sewing. Below is the sketch of what I worked from. Now if only recreating an Erte design were as easy! — Catherine
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JEWELS OF THE SKY 