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Renaissance Costumes

Here are some pictures of costumes I have made or currently making. All are of Italian Renaissance influences and I have included portrait links on a few of the listings to show where some of the ideas came from when creating the gowns.

#1 Maroon satin, split cartridge pleated skirt.
Underdress and sleeves brocade.

Views: Full --- Close-up

#2 White Wool over tunic. Fawn silk underdress with beaded brocade insert and sleeves.

Up-Close bodice | Side | Sleeve | Red Silk

#3  Beaded Green brocade bodic and sleeve cuffs.

Views: Dress --- Cuff Detail
Portraits: Pontormo

 #4 Blue silk gown accented with gold trim and freshwater pearls.

Views: Full --- Up close

 #5 White wool overtunic & red silk dress. Tie on sleeves adorned with pearls, crystal beads and gold thread.

Views: Full | Close-up | Sleeve

#6 Blue and Green shotsilk gown. Sleeves a silk brocade. Bodice is adorned with silk and gold embroidery, pearls and garnets.

Views: Full --- Close-up

Portraits: Bronzino | Titian

#7 Teal damask cotton gown.

Views: Front --- Side

#8  Black silk gown with silk brocade sleeves.

Views: Front - Back

Portrait: Bronzino

Leona d'Este - [email protected]