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Could you imagine going your whole life without properly seeing your own reflection? Or wear a corset every day, even when working outside in the summer? It is sometimes hard to imagine that this was the reality for many people centuries ago. In a series called Dress in… by Crows Eye Productions, the clothing processes of people from different eras are revealed. The time spans from 7th century Britain to Renaissance Florence to evening wear of the 1920s.
Most of the videos in the series are around three to four minutes long and focus on those with higher social status. Some talk about historical figures like Mary Shelley, Jane Austen and Queen Victoria, while others share insight into what housekeepers and working women wore. Although it primarily revolves around women’s clothing, the series also touches on topics such as the clothing of British soldiers and how Prince Albert dressed. With so many topics covered in the Dress in…there are bound to be a few videos that every viewer will find interesting.
Each video contains information not only about the clothes needed to complete the chosen outfit, but also historical information explaining the reasoning behind those clothes. For instance, Dressing in the 1920s – Evening Wear, details that due to shorter hemlines, shoes were now important parts of an outfit. Since the shoes were actually visible, they were often colorful and decorative. This era also brought dancing, parties, and drinking to the fore, so shoes had to be flatter and more practical. Dresses from this era had the iconic 1920s drop waist, androgynous shapes, and many were adorned with intricate geometric shapes. As the video explains, this was due to major Egyptian tomb discoveries and the Art Deco movement.
Dress in… is a very popular series for the female production company founded by Nicole Loven. The Crows Eye Productions team detail that they created the series to “bring history to life through beautifully crafted videos using historically accurate period costumes and locations”, and viewers seem to agree. .
A fan comments, “It was so well filmed. (Not that it surprises me). I love that you don’t just list the items worn, but actually explain the fabrics and social status that impacted the clothes. And of course you’re also talking about the [jewelry], shoes, underwear. The attention to detail is so perfect in all these videos. Many fans of the channel not only thank the filmmakers for creating the videos, but also ask them to cover other topics in the future, such as ancient Egypt and Vikings.
There is no doubt that these videos are interesting to watch, but they are also very informative. As one fan put it, “Fashion is a direct result of what is happening around you. Learning about historical fashion gives you insight into what was happening in that era.
Watch all Dress in… in chronological order on this YouTube playlist, and follow all the Crows Eye Productions videos here.
A series titled Dressing As… reveals the dressmaking processes of people who lived in different eras, such as 7th century Britain, the Florence Renaissance and the 1920s.
Created by Crows Eye Productions, the series aims to “bring history to life through beautifully crafted videos using historically accurate period costumes and locations”.
Viewers love the detail in each video, as well as the additional historical context included to describe why certain choices are made, such as fabric type and positioning.
While many videos focus on those with higher social status, some videos detail the dress styles of housekeepers and working women.
All videos can be viewed in chronological order on YouTube.
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h/t: [Open Culture]
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