"The Magnificence of the Tsars" exhibition of costumes & uniforms

[SteamBlast Mary]

"You can always rely on the Victoria & Albert Museum for an extravagant winter show. This December, it's a look at Imperial Russia when costumes and uniforms worn by Tsars and court officials arrive in South Kensington. On loan from the Moscow Kremlin Museums - which are simultaneously showing a collection of the V&A's 18th-century British clothing - the collection spans almost 200 years of fashion history. There are some spectacularly detailed pieces, such as a dress costume worn by Nicholas II to the Russian Ball of 1903. A great opportunity to see some of the most exquisite textiles in the world from embellished silks to complex embroideries.

· The Magnificence of the Tsars runs from 10 December to 2 March 2009 (020 7942 2000; www.vam.ac.uk)"

http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/tsars/

What a smashing opportunity to find some inspiration for your outfits first hand! I'll be there with my sketchbook and pen, camera, and look of awe in my eyes.

[SteamBlast Mary]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/3793210/The-Magnificence-of-the-Tsars.html

[Dr von Zarkov]

Anyone interested in the costumes of this period should be interested in "The Russian Ark", a 90-minute film shot at the Winter Palace - Hermitage in continuity, without breaks. 300 years of Russian history are depicted. See these links:

Russian Ark Official Web Site
Wikipedia Entry

[SteamBlast Mary]

Woot! Just found this link to all things costuming & thought I'd share it-

http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/theatre_performance/Costume/