As a new official member of the Costumer's Guild West I was able to attend the annual meeting/fashion show on October 8, 2013.
I really miss costumes, the theater and interesting people.
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| Darth Vaders mother |
The fashion show was a delightful mix of historically correct garments and fantasy costumes.
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| Civil War era |
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| Life size American doll |
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| Mardi Gras costume |
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| Sack back gown |
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| Edwardian era ( ? ) |
In addition to the meeting and the fashion show members brought in some historical and fanciful reticules.
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| Ostrich egg reticule made by an CGW member |
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| Two unique reticules from the 1930s |
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| Another interesting antique reticule |
This was a display of a recreated military uniform. Although the materials were new the methods used to recreate the uniform were original. I think it is a Russian uniform but, I misplaced my notes on all the interesting costumes at this annual meeting/fashion show :(
The gold braid on the jacket and the feather plume of the helmet were most impressive.
The meeting and the members of Costumer's Guild West were very interesting.
I am looking forward to many more memorable events...
and maybe even wearing a costume!
