Every lady should own an enchanting ‘meeting mr Darcy dress’
That is what I thought while creating a dress for a special 6 year old. With its long, wide skirts, it was meant to make her twirl and sparkle. I love making pretty dresses. Not only because I enjoy the creating process, but also because by doing so I make a statement against mass production, mass consumption and fast fashion. I wish all my dresses could be like the 19th century handmade ones.
My frenzy for 19th century dresses
I have a soft spot for historical period dramas that take place in the 19th century, and for Jane Austen’s books. The BBC miniseries Pride & Prejudice released in 1995 starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle is my absolute favourite. I will probably rewatch the series many more times, just to study the costumes the actors are wearing.
Fortunately, I am not the only one. My friend Mireille shares my frenzy. When she saw my long skirt with short sweater, she told me she wanted to have something similar. This was my opportunity to create an enchanting ‘meeting mr Darcy dress’ for someone older than 10! ;)