FOUNDATIONS REVEALED COMPETITION ENTRY
Once Upon a Sleeping Beauty
(click images to to enlarge)
Other Credits
Photographer: Morgane Freene
Outline the story …
Once upon a time has a huge selection, after finding old costume designs from my youth I discovered some Sleeping Beauty Designs I had sketched. I was completely inspired by the idea of dress that had aged over the years she slept. As fabric fades after a while. I went into research mood, discovering that the first book of "Sleeping Beauty" was published in 1528 and in France. The fashion was still quite Renaissance (which I have always loved) so it was easy for me to create my own version of that style.
I love that Sleeping Beauty has been recreated ever since with some stunning illustrations of this Renaissance beauty in a bed of roses and mother nature taking over.
I was able to use some of the fabric I had in my own stock like a stunning royal purple velvet that was perfectly Medieval. I had some cream silks and velvets that would be wonderful but I hit the jackpot when I found the most perfect embroidered lace that had Trees of it on Ebay of all places. It was brilliant as it is symbolic of the forest that grew around her. I was on my way to true creating a Fairy Tale Renaissance Costume.
Outline the construction…
I was able to use some of the fabric I had in my own stock like a stunning royal purple velvet that was perfectly Medieval. I had some cream silks and velvets that would be wonderful but I hit the jackpot when I found the most perfect embroidered lace that had trees on it on Ebay of all places. It was brilliant as it is symbolic of the forest that grew around her. I was on my way to true creating a Fairy Tale Renaissance Costume. I was so thankful I had alot of the fabrics but I needed some rich velvet and the stunning whimsical lace I had found to be the top fabric for the dress I had a pattern that was similar to the design, I was able to use it as a basic and changed the process as I went along, e.g joining the top and skirt together. I started with the velvet as a base, I knew the skirt was going to showcase the tree lace.
These textures are delicious ! the attention to detail and your images- everything is just SO cool!
Really Magical and such a escapism to another world!
I love this interpretation of Sleeping Beauty! You really captured the historical fairy tale feel, and your fabric choices are so lovely! Well done!
So many gorgeous textures ! Fantastic work !
Such detailed work. The texture of the outfit is stunning! Great work!
So lovely and elegant!
Beautiful fabric choices. This is gorgeous!
Beautiful blend of textures. Nicely done!
This is the epitome of a fairy tale dress, absolutely magical! And you’re right, the tree lace is gorgeous and just perfect for sleeping beauty!