Join Cosprop women’s costumier Clara Drumez as she delves into the hidden world of women’s underpinnings in this fascinating illustrated talk.
Foundation garments form the hidden structure beneath clothing, creating the building blocks for some of the most iconic fashions of the 19th century. This talk will provide a snapshot of the history of underpinnings and discuss the intrinsic role that these items play in creating historically accurate designs.
Using costumes featured in the exhibition Costume Couture: Sixty Years of Cosprop as a reference, Clara will discuss the relationship between underpinnings and the finished costume. She will bust common myths and misconceptions around historical undergarments and share how costumiers balance historical accuracy with contemporary limitations.
About the speaker
Clara Drumez has over 10 years’ experience in the costume industry and has honed her skills during her work on TV shows, films and theatre productions. Over the last four years, she has been a women’s costumier at Cosprop. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in apparel design, she fell in love with historical dress while still at university and relishes the opportunity to talk about it to a captive audience.
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