Medieval Costumes on World Tour!
Many music artists take months to plan their tours and to plan their costuming with their designers. The designs of these costumes are planned mostly though a stylist, which connects with a multitude of designers that then create costumes that embody the artist and their tour (1). With that, costumes need to pop on stage so those with nosebleed seats can still see the artist.
In medieval times, and in stories we have read, we have seen elements of knights and kings. We rarely talked about their fashion choices, because quite frankly, no one cared back then about what these people were wearing. In today's day-in-age, their fashion choices take a modern twist and celebrities look back on these times for inspiration.
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Working with designer Marine Serre, a silver body suit that looks quite knightley was created.
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This was very interesting to read about! I have never noticed these before and I think it is cool to see medieval times living on through moder, popular artists.
ReplyDeleteI find it kind of crazy that I have never noticed the costuming connections to medievalism. I really enjoyed your blog, especially because of the visuals you put in to help. I would have loved to see more examples, but thats only because I found this so interesting!
ReplyDeleteI did not expect to see a tie to medievalism with costuming being done in this recent decade. However, I wonder if there are other examples out there of possibly the noble class in a more modern setting or other designs? You do bring up a good point that there is not a major emphasis on the details of the clothing in medievalism. Only in a handful of our readings are details like this brough to attention.
ReplyDeleteI find it fascinating how the medieval look is achieved in the modern era. The use of silver and bright colors is an effective way of grabbing audience attention and making sure everyone can see the performer.
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