It's a bit of an annoying predicament flipping through fashion editorials only to find the items that I really really really want are not in fact the McQueen's, the Chloe's, the Balenciaga's etc all of which can be obtained through a smidge of good old fashioned dishonesty, but that they come from sources like The National Theatre Costume Hire. Illustrated by these shots from the current issue and March issue of Dazed (soz for the in-house office pillaging… any other NTCH examples are more than welcome…).
Behold…
Winged epaulettes in gold and blue courtesy of the National Theatre Costume Hire – Photography by Andreas Larsson, Styling by Karen Langley
Flame-fronted firey black tights again thanks to NTCH – Photography by Mark Pillai, Styling by Katie Shillingford
Yup, have realised I've missed the focal points of these shots entirely…namely the bit of blinding Prada S/S 09 gold and THAT Christopher Kane gorilla print dress… alas for me, the grass is greener on the National Theatre Costume Hire field unfortunately, which leaves me wondering whether they will have an Angels type-sale eventually selling these epaulettes and tights… I can only hope. Actually come to think of it maybe I am striving to be some sort of mythical hybrid creature with winged shoulders and flaming legs…. yes that must be the case.
On a separate note, on the NTCH site, I discovered the wonderful video work of Rowena True who made a very cute video illustrating the Dress-Up nature of the National Theatre's costume archives…
She also made this video about the Dress-Up nature of one of my ol' Shoreditch shop haunts, No-One. I spy a possible video series where True can delve into all the notable stores, making sweet little vids honing in on the wares and essence of each store. Maybe it's a work in progress?
Gah…now clothes from shoots are even *more* unattainable!! Still, we can still appreciate the beautiful imagery 🙂
Fashion Dreamer xx
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You’ll be like a walking phoenix.
Those epaulettes are amazing, though.
oh no you changed your playlist! would you be able to post the track listing from it somewhere…pretty please? i really liked loads of the songs but can’t remember them!
Gotta love the Gorilla shirt. http://isnotfashion.blogspot.com
Ya need different music
Woohoo gladiator armour! Bring me my net and trident!
Oh my gosh, those blue scaly epaulettes give me leather DIY ideas…anyone want to teach me how to stop time? You know, to get all the projects done!
Chris: You referring to my playlist or the music in the video?
Lia: I had that playlist on for aaaages….it’s meant to change weekly…. I only remember a few tracks…Golden Filter, Passion Pit, the Moshi Moshi megamix… what did it sound like, the tracks you liked?
Angie: Let me know when you learn how to stop time…
i LOVE the videos, unreal. I went into the most insane costume shop the other day… i’ve never seen anything like it in my life
Oh wow! I want to work there, what a fabulous place!
Oh my! How absolutely stunning! LOVE the epaulettes!
xx
The first two shots are absolutely stellar!
I looked at this hours ago, but was interrupted before I could comment. I can’t stop thinking about the epaulettes, they are sheer fantasy.
And both videos were a lot of fun.
Those epaulettes!!! I want them now. Do you think they’re a tad de trop for Tescos?