The title of this section of the Girl’s Own Paper charms me so much. Why don’t fashion magazines today show you sensible garments for daily wear?!? I wonder if women who looked at these actually thought they were sensible? Or did they look almost as ridiculous as fashion photoshoots ideas of sensible work wear look today? Is this next one a chesterfield? Could be! I do love that they show clothes for the new career girl:
I’m afraid these images from the Girl’s Own Paper aren’t the best quality, but I’ve had a special request for blouse images from the 19teens. I’ve got a few more that I’ll show over the weekend. I love these ladies taking tea in their tailored costumes and blouses: This lady is wearing an impressively long chain necklace:
I’ve just finished a charming commission: costumes for a piece of musical theatre called Home: Weaving Scottish Songs into a New Zealand War The show tells the story of two Scottish immigrants, Maggie and Johnnie, over the course of World War I, through traditional Scottish folk songs. And best of all, for me, they wanted reasonably historically accurate costumes! Here is a sneak peek at Maggie’s costume: My design sketch: And the reality: I’ll post about the costume in detail in a few days. And show you Johnnies costume! If you are in Hamilton, Auckland or Waipu over the next week do go see the show: Hamilton Garden Arts Festival (English Flower Garden) Mon 20, Tues 21, Wed 22 February at 6pm Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Auckland Fri 24, Sat 25 February at 8pm Waipu Coronation Hall, 47 The Centre, Waipu Sun 26 February at 4pm
