First off let me apologize. It was a side comment that popped into my mind that almost didn't make it through to the final edited post. Perhaps my mind was preoccupied on the rest of the post that it made sense at the time? Regardless, upon both replies and rethinking it myself I have to say even I disagree with my own comment! [remember to think before typing next time!]
And Laurie, no fight needed. We all are entitled to our thoughts, and its always best when they can be further supported such as both yours and Carol's. The history of costume/fashion [not to risk another side topic but I always find it hard to distinquish between the two yet both words have different connotations to most of society... hmmm...] is definitely something that is needed. In all honesty, I wish I had more! I think my bias is that the only course I had in studing for my degree was a combined Costume Design and Costume History course - geared only towards theater. So not only was it really half a course, but not once was the topic of how modern fashion draws conclusions from historical periods. It wasn't until I really focused in on theatrical costuming, that my interest in history in general grew - mostly because now I felt in order to understand how the changes in costume dictated/were dictated by changes in society. And Carol, anytime actual research methods are employed is a huge benefit to any degree. The world we live in seems to require proof before believing in something. Research provides that. Knowing not only how to reseach but, more importantly, how to apply that research to the use you need it to be is an extremely useful skill. And I'd be perfectly fine with a revival of the crinoline hoops or even the bustle! And before I create more mess and drama, I completely agree Laurie that it seems to have turned into the Fashion Design crowd versus the Historical Costume crowd... and here I am debating for both sides at the middle of the arguement! Extremely sorry, that was not my intent! But as you point out, there are multiple ways we are all alike. Regardless of the time period, both sides create a look based on research. Both sides use patterns of some kind to transfer that design into the 3D reality. We all are constantly sourcing for the right materials, be it for a certain look or certain price point. At some point in the process we perfect the pattern to the intended target wearer (be it one person or an entire age group). Almost always is there something that needs to be undone and resewn, or replanned, etc. Always. And after all that mess, both sides exit the process with a finished garment that meets all the requirements they were aiming for. It's only when we think we've learned everything we need to know, that we've only just begun to learn the lesson. Michael Deibert _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
