Edward Bond ‘The Third Crisis: Drama and Civilization ’
“The first Elizabethan age ended with the discovery of brave new worlds (and incidentally the joining up of the United Kingdom). We are certainly on the edge of vast new unprecedented worlds, cosmic changes in culture, economy and society (and ironically the possible dissolution of the United Kingdom). But are our new worlds brave, cowardly, explorative or degenerative? It could be said the old Elizabethans plundered the new worlds. Perhaps now we can only plunder ourselves and call it trade."
The idea of a new Elizabethan age has been defined, promoted and challenged in Britain. How does Elizabethan values continue to present themselves in contemporary definitions of national identity, culture and character?
In response to Edward Bond's observation of our current 'New Elizabethan Age', I have presented a few images to represent what I feel reflects a contemporary Elizabethan in terms of make-up, hair and styling.
The runway now is full of aspects of the new Elizabethan era, you can see collars, corsets, ruffles, powder and big hair. Many designers have embraced the Elizabethan theme, taking it from different angles and extremes. Here are a few examples:
Collars
There is nothing more aristocratic and romantic as a high collar. Givency makes use of a restricting harsh collar whereas Valentino's use is more 'delicate'.
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| Spring collection 2013. Givency. From: www.stylebristo.com. Last accessed: 28th Oct 2013 |
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| Spring collection, Valentino. From: www.whowhatwear.com, Last accessed: 27th Oct 2013 |
Ruffles
Ruffles make the perfect trimming against simple garments for a sombre richness reminiscent of the era with no need for additional embellishments.
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| Chloe 2013 Spring Collection From: www.wsj.online.com Last accessed: 28th Oct 2013 |
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Chloe 2013 Spring Collection
From: www.wjs.online.com
Last Accessed: 28th Oct 2013
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Corsets
Corsets in the Elizabethan era represented the restraints of women and of idealistic beauty. In these modern day collections, they are purely impractical but still reflects the ideal women by giving shape and structure to the body.
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| Dolce and Gabbana. spring collection 2013.
From: www.dailyfashion.com
Last accessed: 28th Oct 2013
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| Dolce and Gabbana. spring collection 2013.
From: www.dailyfashion.com
Last accessed: 28th Oct 2013
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| McQueen spring collection 2013. From: www.glamour.com. Last accessed: 28th Oct 2013 |
Powder and Big Hair
Hair is all about volume and height, accompanied with a snow white complexion, it definitely has a hint of Virgin Queen.
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| Vivienne Westwood. Spring Collection 2013. From: www.stylebistro.com Last accessed: 28th oct 2013 |
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| Vivienne Westwood. Spring Collection 2013. From: www.bellasugar.com Last accessed: 28th october 2013 |
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