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'Magic in the Moonlight', 'roaring '20s', 1920s fashion, Colin Firth, Emma Stone, film and fashion, flapper fashion, history notes
The new Woody Allen romantic comedy
Magic in the Moonlight
starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone
probably will not receive an
Oscar nod for screenplay writing.
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Set during the 1920s in the beautiful
Côte d’Azur (the French Riviera),
it is the wonderful costumes worn,
which are of arresting interest.
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(image from ministryoffashion):
drawings of day dresses worn by the actress
Emma Stone as ‘Sofie’
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Award – winning costume designer Sonia Grande
lent her talents to creating a wardrobe, which is true
to the period: flamboyant, vibrant, joyful garments
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Women’s fashion of the ‘roaring ’20s’
had a vibrancy which exuded a sense of ‘joie de vivre’.
Dresses were of light fabrics: colourful and textural.
Clothing draped loosely, without cling to body form.
It was a period of ‘fashion celebration and liberation’,
as women rid themselves of the restrictive corsets of the
previous fashion era.
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‘Sofie’ in a sailor top
skirt at knee-length, flirty with side pockets
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Stockings and shoes were equally of fashion fun
in variety of colours and patterns, which coordinated
with the clothing creating a finished look.
Close fit hats, scarves and headbands were also worn
to complement an ensemble and add further style dimension.
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peach drop-waist dress
floral embellished black cloche hat
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(image from pinterest):
colourful, adorned hat
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Men’s wear was all about suiting, often with a waistcoat.
Suits were made from wool, of neutral colours and with pattern.
The cut was more form fit than of past, to create a slim silhouette.
Neck – wear was de rigueur but more of a casual ‘jazzy’ vibe:
ties (bow and long), scarves, ascots were all part of accessorising
the upbeat look of the time.
Hats, as were befitting the season, completed the overall look.
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(image from nationalpost.com):
drawings of three-piece suits
worn by the actor Colin Firth as ‘Stanley’
elegantly tailored for a proper fit
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creams and whites for day-wear
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It was the Jazz Age. The lively tempo of the music
influenced the lively tempo of dress.
The Great War had ended. There was a desired intent
to find joy, happiness in life; and the fashion spoke to
these wants and aspirations.
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(image from mongrelmedia.com):
gold beaded dress with delicate embroidery work
accessorised with gold headband worn by ‘Sofie;
black tuxedo worn by ‘Stanley’
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In cinemas now:
‘Magic in the Moonlight’
starring Colin Firth and Emma Stone