Puff Sleeves
It began in the Renaissance in the 16th century and was particularly popular in the Victorian era.
Puff sleeves are the first ancestor and have evolved into hundreds of patterns. Puff sleeves first appeared in the Renaissance, and the popularity was not stable. But it began to recover during the Victorian era and became popular in the Edwardian era, especially in the 1930s, where the costumes focused on the contour design of the puff sleeves. Lantern sleeves are the earliest super feminine evolution of puff sleeves. They are lined with stiff fabrics. There are two styles that are gathered on the shoulders or gathered on the cuffs.
Anne of Green Gables
Matthew and Maria, who lived on Prince Edward Island, wanted to adopt a boy to help with farming, but the orphanage was mistaken and sent a red-haired girl called Ann. Ann is a naughty child who is full of fantasies but often gets into trouble. The worst thing is that she always has a lot to say. The grim Maria wants to send her back to the orphanage, but as time goes by, Ann becomes an indispensable part of their life. Ann gradually grew into a young girl. She decided to be a writer. Ann taught at school because of livelihood. Ann’s playmate Gilbert asked to her for marriage, but Ann refused him because she still had many dreams to pursue…
High Collar Exclusive: Leg-of-mutton Sleeves
Leg-of-mutton sleeves were founded in the 1930s and prevailed in the Edwardian period from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
The puffed sleeves of the 1930s have a stronger tension and evolved from lantern sleeves to leg-of-mutton sleeves: From the arm to the elbow, the forearm is tightened, named after the shape of the leg of the sheep, and is the hind leg of the sheep. Women in the 1890s were particularly enthusiastic about leg-of-mutton sleeves dresses, and its existence was destined to make women obsess because they could shape a very stylish hourglass type body.
Things that have been fashionable since ancient times have something to do with impracticality. For example, lamb leg sleeves are stuffed with fillers in order to keep the sleeves fluffy, but the sleeves are difficult to move. Some pragmatic fashion critics ridiculed it as “the imbecile sleeves.” Gradually, the improved leg-of-mutton sleeves are still used for fashion, such as those often seen in vintage wedding dresses.
The Young Victoria
The movie is short, but the history is long. Queen Victoria is the longest monarch in British history, from 1837 to 1901, and ruled Britain for 63 years. Unprecedented. Compared with other court dramas, the conflict of drama is not good enough, but the scene is naturally magnificent, and the clothing is naturally extremely luxurious. The story is mainly concentrated in the Victorian youth period, before the coronation and after the marriage, several years in which life events are relatively concentrated. Highlighting the rapid emergence of the queen, wreathed in the resentment toward the mother and the love of the husband.
Pagoda Sleeves
Pagoda Sleeves popular in the 1950s to the end of the 19th century, an important element of the new Rococo wind.
The pagoda sleeves are usually three layers of pleated cloth and are sewn on the fitted sleeves inside. The sleeves are upper narrow and lower part wide, folded like a pagoda. The pagoda sleeve is the most influential style for the subsequent sleeve style. The shape is similar to the trumpet sleeves, the ruffle sleeves, the butterfly sleeves and the wide sleeves. It solves the previous flashy shortcomings, which is light and comfortable.
Daniel Deronda
This is an excellent produced Britain drama. It has three episodes and is 210 minutes long each episode. The story tells the emotional entanglement between the three, and the entanglement evolves into an increasingly complex story. The person watching will wonder who Daniel loves, and who is the last choice of Daniel. Exploring him and her in the film, he and her all kinds of love clues. However, it is found that after the emotional growth is complete and the personal beliefs are formed, the sacrifice is not worth mentioning.
Bishop Sleeves
Bishop Sleeves originated in the early 20th century, the classic product of the combination of leg-of-mutton sleeves and puff sleeves.
The bishop sleeves are derived from European Christian costumes. The sleeves are long to the wrist and are raised close to the cuffs and the cuffs are tightened. It is a product derived from puff sleeves and leg-of-mutton sleeves. The loose cuff hem and soft shoulder line make the arm lines not as stiff as before, with an easygoing and lazy temperament.
Cold Mountain
During the American Civil War, the successive battles and the defeat of the Southern Army made the soldier Inman disheartened. In order to see the lover Ada, he left the army and embarked on a long road to return home. In his hometown, in the remote cold mountain town, Ada is also suffering from the suffering and waiting. The death of the father and the departure of the slaves made the life of the pampered Ada unsustainable. With the help of the mountain girl Ruby Thewes, Ada gradually learned to struggle with the rough and sharp life around her, looking forward to the return of Inman. Through the continuous wars, the cold mountain is the only connection between them. Here, even if all the belief paradise in the old days has been shattered, it still allows you to heal and relieve pain.