I decided to stick to a historical silhouette and adapt it for my preferred genre. This allowed me to really think and be creative in how I would overcome the obstacles of a slimline silhouette. I researched in-depth the different fashion of the Edwardian era, and how I would be able to keep the look of the iconic style but allow for as much movement as possible. This took me to looking at women's skirts that focused around pleating and folds.
In terms of embroidery; which is my chosen specialisim at University, I chose to look at the shapes of the interior of the Titanic itself and Edwardian embroidery. This gave me position and shapes that I could then use to design and create.
Here is my final cast line up.
I chose to make three final costumes for my project. The characters I chose were Alice Beane; a second class passenger, Kate McGowan; a third class passenger and Jim Farrell; also a third class passenger.
I am extremely happy with how my costumes have turned out, they fit and move beautifully.
Alice Beane
Kate McGowan
Jim Farrell
