One of my main inspirations for this hair brief was Alexander McQueen's Fall 2013 collection this was a collection of 10 looks presented in Paris. The collection had a theme of hyper-detailed embellishment throughout and was heavily inspired by the virgin queen. The intricate details of the ruffed collars and sharp tailoring make the collection fit for royalty.
The reason I am so inspired by this collection is the masks that all the models are wearing, it is a truly modern tribute to Elizabethan head wear, I was inspired by this to plait the hair and adorn these little plaits with jewels or beads, or maybe to cover the face with the hair, this would suit perfectly to Elizabethan fashion as women often covered their face to keep their hair pale and supple. The round structure of the cage is also in good relation to how Elizabethan women often opted for their hair to be very round in shape and very controlled and structured.
It is also very interesting to me how the hair is pinned to the head, the pin curls almost look like roses, which makes me think of the English rose, and queen Elizabeth is the epiphany of this, with her pale skin and flushed cheeks, not one woman before has ever influenced fashion and cosmetics in a period.
I also believe it is symbolic the use of gold and white colours In this collection, queen Elizabeth herself dressed in light colours as she was a protestant, catholic queens before her tended to wear darker colours and dress in a reserved fashion, where as Elizabeth's new age fashion was very elaborate and demanded attention.
Unknown. (2013). WOMEN'S AUTUMN/WINTER 2013. Available: http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/experience/en/alexandermcqueen/archive/womens-autumnwinter-2013-2/. Last accessed 5th Oct 2015.
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