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Started by LadyShadow, January 08, 2009, 07:43:01 AM

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LadyShadow

January 08, 2009, 07:43:01 AM
So I bought and watched The Dutchess last night.  I must say that I enjoyed the movie.

Just curious on if others have seen the movie and what they thought.
May the stars always shine upon you and yours.

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Capt Gabriela Fullpepper

#1
January 08, 2009, 08:42:34 AM
Toki and I both really enjoyed the movie. I had wanted to see it at the theater, but Toki being a guy didn't want to. So once on DVD I reserved it from Netflix.

I thought the acting was pretty good and the dresses to die for.
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LadyShadow

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January 08, 2009, 08:47:55 AM
I have to admit while watching the move I kept wondering if I could make which ever dress and then wondering where I could wear it.

I agree with the theater thing.  I wanted to see it there, but it was my fault.  I didnt remember when it got released and then next thing I know it was on DVD.
May the stars always shine upon you and yours.

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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

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February 06, 2009, 03:50:28 AM Last Edit: February 06, 2009, 04:04:23 AM by Lady Kathleen of Olmsted
I bought 'The Duchess' two weeks ago and have seen it at least 4 times. LOVE IT!!!  Terrific film and nominated for several Oscars including COSTUME DESIGN!!!

The gowns are to die for!  The Georgian period if the 18th Century is my second favorite era for doing period clothing. The hats are also fabulous!!!!

There are at least 2 ensembles I want to make. The FOX ensemble(by this October) and the gown that Georgiana wears at the end of the film. I  also want to get my hands on at least 2 of those wigs from a source that do not look overly costumey.

I read the biography on Lady Georgiana Spencer(an ancestor of the late Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales) who had married the 5th Duke of Devonshire. a very good read.

"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

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February 06, 2009, 11:06:31 AM


This is the patern I have that will work perfectly for the FOX ensemble from the film..http://www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MF15

Plus this hat pattern... with a wider brim.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

LadyShadow

#5
February 06, 2009, 03:20:27 PM
That would look marvelous.  i would love to see a finished project.
May the stars always shine upon you and yours.

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Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

#6
February 06, 2009, 06:56:03 PM


Just watched 'The Duchess' yet again today. I was drooling over each and every sumptious gown. This movie is fab!!!

Definitely a Costumer's Day Dream!!! :)
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

LadyShadow

#7
February 06, 2009, 07:43:24 PM
I say I must agree.  I have some other ren sewing projects that I need to get out of the way first before I can start one inspired from the movie.
May the stars always shine upon you and yours.

Royal Order of Landsharks Guppy # 98 :)

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

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February 14, 2009, 01:23:19 PM


The gown pattern I ordered from www.rockinghorsefarm.com

I have some very funky fabrics that I am going to use for my 18th Century Vampire attending the Venice Carnivale for the Social Night at Costume Con 27 in Baltimore in May!!!
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

LadyShadow

#9
February 14, 2009, 01:28:02 PM
Wow cant wait to see it.
May the stars always shine upon you and yours.

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Tammy

#10
February 21, 2009, 06:43:44 PM
I finally got to see it! The clothes are to die for!!
Her life was so sad. I can't wait to read the book!
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CapnFayeCutler

#11
February 21, 2009, 07:57:07 PM
You ladies have inspired me, for I am off to watch "The Duchess" yet again! I *love* this movie!
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Athena

#12
February 22, 2009, 10:30:00 PM
I enjoyed the film, and the costumes are scrumptious! It won the Oscar for costume design!

For those who want to know more about the Georgiana, read her biography by Amanda Foreman.
A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ~ Chinese Proverb

Lady Kathleen of Olmsted

#13
February 22, 2009, 11:36:28 PM


I read the book as well. A very good read about a very corageous woman for her time..

No wonder, Lady Diana Spencer, later the Princess of Wales, was so miserable in her marriage. Must have been something in the Althorp water.
"As with Art as in Life, nothing succeeds like excess.".....Oscar Wilde

Nailin

#14
February 23, 2009, 12:07:09 AM
I loved the costumes hated the story so he gets a mistress to flaunt in her face while after she gives him a son and raises his other daughter she can't have a lover or keep her lover's baby??? so wrong on so many levels still a great story and wow she gave her blessings to bess to succeed her that's amazing
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