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Bollywood star: I'd love to wear Cleopatra fancy dress
She may spend her acting life in ornate saris, but Bollywood actress Jennifer Kotwal has said she would love the chance to wear historical fancy dress. In an interview with Daily News and Analysis, the performer said she has her eye on one particular outfit should the opportunity ever arise to go to a costume party or act in a themed movie. "I would love to dress up as Cleopatra. I can totally see myself as an Egyptian queen and I think it will look sexy and elegant at the... Read more...
Atlantic City goes historical fancy dress crazy for Boardwalk Empire
Business owners and tourism officials in the US destination Atlantic City have gone mad for historical fancy dress in a bid to make the most of the Boardwalk Empire effect. The TV series launched this week on Sky Atlantic and tells the story of the city and its people during prohibition-era America. It has launched a flurry of interest in all things 1920s-related, so savvy businesspeople have decided to capitalise on it by introducing a range of attractions for visitors, the Associated Press reports. Casinos have brought in <a Read more...
Historical fancy dress for re-enactments 'could be great fun'
Donning historical fancy dress and taking part in re-enactments could be a great way to get fit and learn something at weekends. An article in the Telegraph points out that societies offering people the chance to do this are springing up all over the country - but it's not as geeky as many sceptics might think. Director of Combat International said re-enactments, perhaps those including Roman fancy dress, can give participants the chance to reawaken their Read more...
Historical fancy dress to boom after Boardwalk Empire's UK premiere?
Historical fancy dress could experience a sudden boom in interest when new TV series Boardwalk Empire shows on UK TV for the first time next week. The Telegraph has predicted that the programme will have "an indelible impact on our wardrobes" as viewers see what the Roaring Twenties were like in the US. Writer and director Terence Winter said people are sure to love the outfits worn by the cast because they are so decadent and paved the way for present day fashions. "It's all overlaid with hand-crafting, which adds... Read more...
Historical fancy dress worn by Kim Cattrall to go under the hammer
Fans of Kim Cattrall will be able to get their hands on some historical fancy dress worn by the actress if they take part in an auction in Liverpool. The Everyman and Playhouse venue in the city - where she recently appeared in Antony And Cleopatra to critical acclaim - is putting two gowns that formed part of her Cleopatra fancy dress up for sale next week. One is a cream cotton frock with a gold neckline, while the other is black and white with a decorative Read more...
Emma Watson embraces life after Potter with historical fancy dress
Emma Watson has been enjoying wearing historical fancy dress after spending ten years as Hermione in the Harry Potter series. The young actress has been filming for a forthcoming British film called My Week With Marilyn and she told the Belfast Telegraph she had to spend quite a lot of time in a corset. "It's amazing to play a role that's in a different time period - the '50s are so much fun and I loved wearing the costumes," she commented. However, Emma added that she wouldn't like to have... Read more...
Ke$ha orders costume change over historical fancy dress fears
Pop star Ke$ha ordered a last-minute costume change for her recent X Factor performance in Australia after fearing that her dancers looked as though they were in historical fancy dress. The Tik Tok singer was due to appear on stage within hours, but she suddenly expressed concerns that the red armbands sported by her entourage made the outfits look like Nazi fancy dress. "Ke$ha was concerned … and requested they be removed, as this was simply not Read more...
Pupils show off knowledge with historical fancy dress
A group of children were able to show off their knowledge recently after their school organised an historical fancy dress day. Year three pupils at Benson Primary School had been doing a five-week project on the Romans and celebrated the end of it with a special themed costume day, the Henley Standard reports. Not only did they sport Roman fancy dress, but they also ate food from ancient times, made jewellery out of clay and played Roman Read more...
Councillor in trouble after being photographed in historical fancy dress
A councillor has landed in hot water after being photographed at a party in historical fancy dress. Mike Gardner from Harrogate had gone to a dressing-up bash which invited revellers to go along in costumes representing the year they were born. However, the hapless politician went in Hitler fancy dress and even attempted to take the mickey further by mocking the Nazi salute. All was well until photographs from the evening were leaked onto Facebook, resulting in the Tory councillor being deselected to stand in the next election. Cllr Read more...
Historical fancy dress secrets revealed in old house
An old house that was demolished in the US recently has revealed some hidden historical fancy dress secrets to its owner and contractors. Albert Brooks, 87, had moved out of his house on Columbus Avenue in New Jersey and it had been set aside to be taken own in order to make room for more modern developments, NorthJersey.com reports. However, as contractors removed an interior wall in the oldest part of the house, they discovered a host of photographs believed to have been taken between 1900 and 1910. They show... Read more...
Historical fancy dress abandoned as Robert Downey Jr calls in sick
The historical fancy dress Robert Downey Jr wears for his role as Sherlock Holmes went unworn earlier this week after an unscheduled break was called during the filming of the sequel. According to the Sun, the actor caused staff and film crews to down tools for the day on Tuesday (October 5th 2010) after he called in sick. "Everyone was fired up and ready to go. Word filtered around that Robert had a bit of a sniffle and wouldn't be coming in. It was a bit of a shock," an... Read more...
Jaime Winstone: We've got a fun fancy dress room at home
Jaime Winstone has revealed she doesn't have to go far to indulge her love of fun fancy dress - because she's got a whole room dedicated to it at home. The actress, who lives with model Daisy Lowe, told the Daily Star they both love a good party, particularly the ones that go on for days on end. And in order to make sure they are always ready for a good bash, the girls have had a special room put in their shared house. "We have a creative room and... Read more...