New Elizabethan Age.

These are the images i have chosen in response to Edward Bond's "The third crisis: Drama and civilisation." I have chosen these because i feel they are a good representation of a contemporary Elizabethan. The hair is a lot like the Elizabethans, but much more modern. Crimped instead of curled in some, different size curls etc. The use of jewellery in the hair still but again a much more modern version. The skin make up is pale and natural in all three images (like the Elizabethans) but the eyes or lip is where it gives a more contemporary edge. Bold, striking black eyes are very different from the Elizabethan's making it much more 'now'. The use of collars in the styling are used but yet again in fashion and not as big and bold as the Elizabethans had.

A contemporary figure who uses a lot of the Elizabethan styles, sometimes big or sometimes just subtle hints throughout her looks, is Lady Gaga. She is known for being 'out there' with her fashion but after researching the Elizabethan Era i have noticed she uses a lot of there style in her own looks. Lady Gaga  i feel is a new Elizabethan because she is always getting peoples attention. Whether it be for her music or crazy fashion sense. Everyone is always wants to know what she is going to wear/do next. She has 40,509,123 twitter followers (her 'little monsters' as she calls her fans) which shows how popular she is. Everyone has heard of her and she is influencing our generation.
She has also taken over in others way, recently she has made a flying dress. Which is the worlds first ever flying dress and never seen before. She is influencing the future now as so much more could come from this. This has also given me ideas to give my design a more futuristic vibe. I would try and do this by accentuating the hair and using colours that represent to me the future.

The beads, embellishments and different textures in this top really give a feel of Elizabethan and symbolise wealth. I like the idea of the shoulders being larger than normal which i feel make it much more contemproary which is  something i would consider doing when creating my Elizabethan look.

I choose this image because of the style of the dress. The different layers and ruffles give off a very contemporary Elizabethan feel. I like how how the neckline, is on the top ruffle, as it make it look more edgy. The idea of layering fabrics or different fabrics would be something i would consider doing. Perhaps not in clothing's but somehow within my hair and make up look, layering different textures etc.


Another person i feel who would be a new Elizabethan is Bob Geldof. I have chosen Bob Geldof mainly because of his activism for anti-poverty in countries in Africa. He has set up charities and organisations for famine relief in Ethiopia.  He founded the charity Band Aid and then went on to organise live aid where well known bands perform a concert to raise money and awareness which made approx. 30 million. He has been given an honorary knighthood, as 'the man of peace' title and was also nominated for the nobel peace prize. He has made a massive contribution in raising awareness and influencing and inspiring people all over the world including famous celebrities who take part and contribute in his concerts and singles. (Artists such as Bono, Sting, Boy George, George Michael and many more performed.)