Project Brief: The New Elizabethans

I have been given the make-up brief 'The New Elizabethans' - the focus is on collating historical research and technical observations of makeup and styling used in the 16th and 17th century to create a contemporary Elizabethan character. 

Image - www.milesalridge.com 2013   

I need to consider the make-up, hair and styling identified in paintings from the Elizabethan Era, but also acknowledge that certain makeup and hair styles used by Elizabethan women had references to their age, class and status. 

My aim is to research all the ideas and techniques behind Elizabethan make-up, develop my own techniques and my own style in recreating the Elizabethan image, and finally producing the final contemporary look. 



My objectives: 

• Acknowledge studio safety and hygiene. 
• Learn about the historical contexts and cultural value relevant to the fashions in period and contemporary looks. 
• Develop an awareness of research as the basis of creative design development.
• Establish the relationship between research, design and realisation required for a successful project outcome. 
• Develop photography skills to capture image. 
• Develop key transferable skills in communication, collaborations and negotiation.