Queen Isabel the Catholic, formally known as Isabel I of Castille, is considered to be one of the most powerful female leaders in history. Through her vision, strength and determination, Isabel was able to unify the Spanish kingdom which became a dominant world power. Among many other achievements in her reign, one of the most recognizable is the exploration of the Americas. This important era, known as the
Golden Age, is not only historically significant, but continues to be an inspiration for today's fashion.
The gorgeous Spanish actress Michelle Jenner plays young Queen Isabel in the hit series
Isabel. The costume design of this award-winning telenovela portrays the period's fashion with elegant detail and accuracy. This display of period clothing shows how these trends have inspired many of today's top fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen and Dolce & Gabanna.
Royal fashion of the time exemplifies the luxury, power, and wealth
of the monarchs while always keeping a touch of regal delicacy. Most
outfits were adorned in all types of riches like jewels, pearls, and
gold, usually embroidered in exotic velvets and rich silks. Although
these fashion trends are often not affordable or even practical, they
continue to evoke memories of extreme luxury and pure decadence.
The evocative nature of period based clothing has led today's top
fashion designers to revisit these trends on the runway. A great example
are the Valentino cloaks on his Spring 2013 Couture Collection. Dresses
with embroidery and applications were a must in court and are making
their comeback today. In many of their recent collections, Dolce &
Gabbana and Elie Saab have worked to be part of the
Royal Trend.
Alexander McQueen is a great example of a designer who has worked
this trend of the past while keeping his futuristic vision and style.
His 2013 Fall Collection is being dubbed by some as the
Royal Catholic Collection. McQueen's vision of glory, his sensitivity to history, and imagination is nothing short from brilliance as it emphasizes the leadership of the feminine spirit. It is important to notice the exquisite work on the complex embroidery and detailed beading.
To remember the inspirational Queen Isabel I of Castile and other
powerful female leaders, it is important to recognize them for the
trendsetters they were and admire the collections by Dolce &
Gabanna, McQueen and others. In case you're also interested in following
this great series that keeps an eye for fashion, or if you are a big
fan of telenovelas like I am, I'd recommend you try this one!
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Special Thanks to Laura Díaz for this interesting article!
xx
Teresa
Special Thanks to Laura Díaz for this interesting article!
xx
Teresa
