London 80's
Punk Style is surround London. New Romantic style answers by creating a new way of living and fashion against the Punk People : Too much austere and Dark for them.
This movement emerged in London nightclubs like the famous Blitz and Billy's,Young creatives and performers express themselves through extravagant clothing, makeup, and music. New romantic people wants continusly performe their idea so they USe dress code of : Theatrical, Glamorous, and Floboyant, key words, inspired by previous huge historical movement :
The Romantic Era :
Emerging in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasized emotion, nature, and individuality. It moved away from classical traditions, favoring imagination and expressive freedom. Literature, art, and music embraced themes of beauty, passion, and the sublime mystical, with compositions and creations reflecting deep emotional intensity.
The Rococo Period :
The Rococo period, flourishing in the 18th century in Paris, was characterized by elegance, ornamentation, and the grandeur of previous artistic styles.
In various creative expressions, themes of leisure, nature, and playfulness were prevalent, reflecting a refined and graceful aesthetic. The period also favored asymmetry and fluid compositions, creating a sense of movement and charm.
Victorian Gothic:
Emerging in the 19th century, with medieval idramatic nfluences.
Ornate : intricate details and melancholic aesthetics. Atmosphere of mystery, dark romanticism and supernatural themes.
The Romantic Era :
What brings to New Romantic Style:
Flowing fabrics, corsets, lace, and a sense of drama and emotion that mirrored the Romantic poets : Velvet
The Rococo Period (18th century):
What brings to New Romantic Style:
Lavish detailing, frills, and a sense of OPULENCE : Embroideries, accessories, Layerings of garments in pastel Colors : Baby Pink, Baby Blue, Creame, Off white.
Victorian Gothic:
What brings to New Romantic Style:
Dark shades outfit, brooding undertones paired with intricate patterns, asymetrie.
Jessica Lange Performed "Life on Mars" By David Bowie during a Freak Show" in the 4th season of American horror Story.
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At this this time, Make-up was only use by woman. When everybody was able to use it, Androgyny appear in this ear and was a major criteria of this community: New Romantic makeup is mixed with feminine and masculine influences like in the Theatrical Looks: Makeup was exaggerated and theatrical, to be seen by far and to express emotion : inspired by Renaissance Make-Up or Kabuki stage art.
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How I want to be seen ?
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Who I want to become ?
