The Golden Age of Hollywood: 1930-1955
It was another spectacular year at Costume College! New friends were made, classes taken, sleep lost, stitches made, food eaten, Time Warp dancing happened and all the other wonderful happenings at this can’t miss event weekend.
A huge thank you to the committee and to my friend, Becca Metzger, who was Dean of this year’s College!
Rebecca Metzger, Dean Costume College 2012
Now for the photos…
It’s a random sampling of ones I personally took (unless otherwise noted).
This first set is from the Ice Cream Social on Friday night. What a blast! I met so many of you and chatted up a storm.
Jennifer Rosbrugh & Lauren from American Duchess
Lauren R. was in my sleeve fitting class earlier that morning and told me she’s ready to tackle sleeves with the awesome Sleeve Power I presented. ‘blush’ I love it when everyone can learn something from other very talented costumers. (Have you seen her 18th Century outfits?! To die for.)
The fabulous costume trio from Seattle: Christopher, Denise & Alise
The sweetest lady I’ve met in a long time, Kristine! Bet you can’t guess her age!
The lovely Kristine S.
Diane Y in Edwardian
Regency, 18th C & 19-Teens join forces
Claudine’s amazing Regency in cotton sari
Fabulous c.1900 Hat!
This lady used the Lynn McMasters’ hat pattern that I’ll be using for my early 1900s white & teal hat (to be made later as I didn’t have time to finish it before the weekend). I LOVE this!
Saturday morning I had breakfast with the lovely Lauren M. of Wearing History.
Lauren from Wearing History and Jennifer Rosbrugh
Then I taught (i.e. was MC for) the Dressing the Silhouette class [fashion show].
Regency & Romantic Era Ladies
1860s, Bustle & Edwardian ladies
I love this shot after we undressed their layers down to corsets and undergarments.
Dressing the Silhouette Class Ladies: Regency, Romantic Era/1830s, Civil War/1860s, Bustle Era, Late Edwardian
Saturday night was the Time-Travellers Gala. Hollywood starlets were out in full force!
Becca, Jenn, Maegen & Elizabeth
Movie Stars!
And the corset dressed girls…
My fantasy/Victorian costume debuted too – inspired by The Hunger Games and my love of bustles with the bodice drafted from a 1891 photograph.
Hunger Games Costume, Photo by DA Sandoval
Hunger Games Profile, Photo by Clarence Alford
Sunday dawned bright & early as I headed to Sunday Undies in my new Edwardian undergarments and corset.
Jen in Edwardian Undergarments
After I taught my Transforming a Fashion Plate to Reality class, I did some shopping then headed to the Sunday Fantasy Tea.
Val LaBore, Tea Mistress and Jennifer in their new Edwardian dresses
The tea fancies and goodies were so yummy!
If you want to see my full photo album (as there are more), please visit the Flickr set here. (You can also probably search on Facebook for more Costume College photos as there are tons of them out there.)
The weekend always seems to fly by, but is SO enjoyable with meeting up with old friends & new.
I do hope I was able to meet you this year. (Maybe we met last year?) If not, put it on your calender & in your budget to save for 2013. The theme will be “Cavalier with a touch of Pirate.” Ha!
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