Well I'm back again guys, and this time I've got a mammoth task to tell you about!! Although big, it's going to be so much fun as I get to learn about a whole new era! Our first project is to create a contemporary look based around the New Elizabethans. From what I can remember about the Elizabethans was that pale faces and extravagant dresses were all the rage. From the brief overview that we did today, I believe that Queen Elizabeth I was a big style icon at that time and that we will be looking more in depth as to how she lived and dressed. This will give me a better idea as to what design I can do for the assessment.
One of the most popular looks from this era was to have a pale face and red hair. This was because this is how the Queen looked. Over the years the Queen used more and more make up. This was to cover up wrinkles and the slight scarring that was caused by small pox. It was also known that Queen Elizabeth had up to almost 80 wigs created throughout her reign. Only women in nobility were able to wear make-up as this showed their status in society.
The Elizabethan era was set at the beginning of the Renaissance period. The Renaissance was known as the rebirth of life. People started thinking in a new way in many different subjects such as science, art and literature. With the help of Queen Elizabeth this particular era was also known as 'The Golden Age'. This was because the Tudor monarchs ruled fairly and helped boost the economy.
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