The Ballet Russe
Rebecca's Graduate Autumn / Winter Portfolio for Costume
This page features Rebecca's Theatrical Womenswear and Print Graduate Portfolio which has a luxury, Avant-Garde Costume aesthetic. This portfolio project features a range of Motifs, Prints and CAD Womenswear designs. This was a Portfolio Project set by the British Fashion School, Nottingham Trent Univerisity in 2018 and was based on the theme and storyline of 'The Banker & The Ballerina' and inspired by The Ballet Russe.
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Synopsis: Lightly reflecting on the life of my twin sister, a ballerina as a child and an underwriter trainee to date. I drew inspiration from the Russian heritage of ‘The Ballet Russe’ and the androgynous style of a 1920s banker. The prints showcased in this collection were inspired by the original ‘Russe’ costumes and the story behind the Russian folktale ‘Firebird’ which in Stravinsky’s ballet is about a half-woman, half-bird who is captured by Prince Ivan who finds her sitting amongst the golden apples outside his palace.
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