Regal Impression

Though it is the hair that is the focus of this photo shoot than I think the clothes deserves a second look as well. The hair is done by Errol Douglas while Thea Lewis has been in charge of the styling. This collection features quite a lot of the Tudor styles and favourites including the ruff, lush velvet and brocading.

Dazed and Confused - a Tudor Inspiration

Kate Shillingford is the stylist behind Trendhunter's November 2009 issue's "Dazed and Confused" - an editorial that clearly has been inspired by the Renaissance and the Elizabethan age. Alexander McQueen (who have already used the Elizabethan ruff in his other collections), John Galliano, Dolce & Gabbana and Junya Watanabe are the designer names that can be found on the labels in this editorial.

 

 High neck collar - modern twist of the ruff

You can almost hear Shakespeare's tale in this photo!

            

              A dark, French hood for a Tudor-feeling

Taking the ruff into the 21st century

I can't help but thinking of Catherine of Aragon when I see this picture...

Tudor Cocktails!

Ever wondered what a "Katherine Howard" might taste like? Or a "Henry VIII"? I stumbled over this fun little post when I was browsing through the internet and of course you should enjoy it as well. Have a taste an pick your favourite.

The Henry VII:
Mix a bottle of Shiraz with 1 cup of orange juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 sliced orange, 1 cup of sugar, ½ cup of cardamom and five whole cloves. Serve warm!

The Henry VIII:
Pick up a huge mug and fill it with two scoops of chocolate ice-cream. Pour cool Guinness over and enjoy.

The Catherine of Aragon:
Mix 1 bottle of white Rioja with 1/4 cup of sugar. Add 1 slice of peach, 1 sliced mango, 1 cup of sliced strawberries, 2 sliced apples and 1 sliced lime to a large punch bowl. Remember to cool it off with ice.

The Anne Boleyn:
You'll need a Martini-glass for this. Pour 2 oz of vodka, 2 oz ginger brandy and 1/4 cup of lime juice. Mix it!

The Jane Seymour:
Heat 1 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of condensed milk with with a pinch of cloves and cinnamon in a saucepan. In a different bowl whisk 2 egg yolks with 1/3 cup of sugar. Now you have to slow down - whisk VERY SLOWLY some of the hot milk into the egg mixture and then let it all float back to the saucepan with a sprinkle of nutmeg and ½ cup heavy cream - remember to whisk constantly!

The Anne of Cleves:
Pour cool Riesling into a tall wine glass and garnish with a lemon wedge.

The Katherine Howard:
Add a single drop of peach nectar to a champagne flute, top it off with either champagne or sparkling wine and let a few raspberries swim around at the top.

The Catherine Parr:
Add ½ cup of Frangelio to a hot cup of coffee. Top it off with whipped cream and add cocoa to the top.

The Edward VI:
Mix ½ cup of lime juice with 1 oz of tequila and a splash of triple sec. To add a special little special, salt the rim.

The Mary I:
Pour a dash of Angostura bitter and the same amount of water over 1 tbsk sugar, add 1½ oz whiskey and lemon peel for the top.

The Elizabeth I:
Pour 1½ oz of peppermint schnapps into a pretty glass. Add 1½ oz of Bacardi 151 and a splash of pomegranate juice.

The Lady Jane Grey:
Mix ½ oz of amaretto with 1 oz of Kahlua and a splash of cream - take as a shot!


Credits to: http://tudortutor.com/2011/12/22/toastingwiththetudors/ 

Modern Ruffs

Normally the ruff is associated with the Elizabethan court but modern designers have opened their eyes for this peculiar trend. The ruff has been through the haute couture machine which has increased the size dramatically - perhaps even Elizabeth would be jealous of these ruffs?

"Techno Couture" by Junya Watanabe

Styled by Kate Shillingford

 

By Anna Lycelle Taschini

Alexander McQueen used the Elizabethan ruff as inspiration for his Fall/Winter collection for 2013 - just take a look at how this amazing designer has incorporated the neck-piece into his modern haute couture.

Even men are joining in on the revival of the Elizabethan ruff! 

         

Jaime Morgan

And lets end this post with a picture of the original ruff by none other than Elizabeth I herself.

Russian Vogue Take on the Tudors

Russian Vogue of December 2010 brought a editorial featuring several pieces that are clearly inspired by the fashions of the Tudors. Some of the great designers of our days has contributed to this editorial such as Dior, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint-Laurent. Notice especially the use of ruffs.