Contemporary Designers Influenced by the Elizabethan Era

Vivienne Westwood

Gian Paolo Barbieri – Vivienne Westwood – 1997
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Vivienne Westwood entire look in the photograph represents queen Elizabeth 1 herself. Her whole style in this photograph is very Elizabethan her hair is up in a round beehive which is styles with waves and curls going through the hair. This hair style completely shouts out Queen Elizabeth as she would often wear a hairstyle similar to this. Her clothing is obviously a modern interpretation of the era as she has a high collar at the back of her gown framing her hair and face, Queen Elizabeth would often have clothing similar to this such as large collars and ruffs around her neck. Her necklace is made from pearls which was a popular jewellery in the 16th century often worn by the riches and Queen Elizabeth herself. Her position and face expression looks similar to the portraits of Queen Elizabeth 1, this is because she's direct to the camera, her hands are held together in the middle, and she has a very straight forward plain face for the portrait. 


Alexander McQueen

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Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2013, Although this collection’s concept isn't by McQueen himself, it embodies his personal aesthetic and was created by Sarah Burton on the behalf on McQueen. Burton’s collection reflects eras of rich delicate fashion. The dresses seem to be influenced by the Elizabethan and Victorian Eras. In the first photo you can see under the highly decorated head cage of the model the hairstyle has techniques influenced of the 16th century. The beautiful dresses represent the colour of the riches of black, white and of course gold. The dresses were highly decorated with gold thread embroidered, pearls and ruffs around the neck. 

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