Thoroughly Modern Millie (2013) - Costumes

 

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Creation Date

2013

Description

Number of Pieces: 3

Fabric and Trim:

Dragon Wrap:

  • Various unknown synthetic fabrics

Vest:

  • Main: polyester brocade
  • Overlay: polyester organza
  • Lining: polyester brocade
  • Trim: nylon

Jacket:

  • Main: silk damask
  • Contrast: silk damask

Construction Techniques/Design Aspects:

  • Machine stitched
  • Machine embroidery
  • Found jacket has Mandarin collar and frog closures with waist band hook and eye closures for additional gap closure
  • Jacket was a found item
  • Dragon wrap attached with snaps and waistband hook and eye closures
  • Vest has released darts and added nylon braid and fringe trim

Measurements:

Dragon Wrap:

  • Various measurements

Vest:

  • Bust: 31 inches (approx.)
  • Waist: 31 1/2 inches (approx.)
  • Hips: 42 inches (approx.)
  • Back length: 52 inches

Jacket:

  • Collar height: 2 inches
  • Neck: 17 1/2 inches
  • Bust: 38 inches (approx.)
  • Waist: 35 3/8 inches (approx.)
  • Hips: 42 inches (approx.)
  • Sleeve length: 24 1/4 inches
  • Back length: 56 inches

Designer's Statement

The grand musical Thoroughly Modern Millie is a celebration of the 1920’s in America. Life, love and the pursuit of husband drive Millie Dillmount into the early feminist movement in the United States. Mounted for the 2012 Boise State Theatre Arts Department spring musical this production borrows from the 1967 film of the same name. The costumes created for this production reflect the sprit of 1922 fashion while also lending an element of fantasy. Bold colors, geometric patterns and textures help to create the storybook New York City of 1922. Because early 20th century fashion did all but glorify the female figure we chose to combine the trimmer silhouette most often found in the 1930’s with that of the dropped waist and patterns of the 1920’s. This intentional distortion of period, patterns and colors give the audience a visually pleasing world which allows for ease of movement while serving the campy nature of the outrageous story.

Rights

© Darrin Pufall, 2013. Photo Credit: Kimberly A. Holling, 2016.

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.18122/B26K57

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Keywords

Roaring Twenties, 1920s, costumes, musical theatre

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