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Previous contest of the Wilanów for young talents programme. .
For the first time in its history, the Wilanów Palace Museum hosted an exhibition of the works of young fashion designers and masters of the art of tailoring. These young people took part in the national Wilanów for young talents programme focused around a contest to design a costume in the rococo style. The contest was held in two categories: 'Reconstructions' and 'Inspirations'. The result was an exhibit entitled The Charm of Rococo’s Fashion. Presented among the works in the 'Reconstruction' category are delightful dresses worn by the famous beauty, Marquise de Pompadour, as well as a dress worn at court by the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. Also on display were men's garments from both Poland and France, among them a stylish, embroidered justaucorps. The featured replicas of Polish national costumes were true gems of reconstruction, with elements quoted directly from original pieces. Meanwhile, the Inspiration category was an explosion of youth, fresh ideas, colour and fantasy.
Watch the movie Wilanów for young talents:
- video-report, 6 min 22 sec
A journalistic account of the closing gala, and the exhibition, explaining the origins of the contest, featuring a sketch of the winners and their exceptional winning projects.
Watch the movie In a fashionable lady’s wardrobe:
- feature educational film, 3 min 39 sec
How did a woman of the eighteenth century dress herself? How many layers of clothing did she have to wear? A lady of the rococo spent several hours getting ready in the morning. She locked herself in the stiff cage of a corset meant to ruthlessly give the correct shape to her body. The film will explain the many stages of a woman's morning routine, while discreetly observing the relationship between a lady and her maid...
Watch the movie Through a door left ajar:
- video-report from photo-shoot, 01 min 25 sec
A video clip edited to classical music from the eighteenth century which expresses the spirit of rococo fashion: its elegance, style and decorative values. The report will document the work of the photographer, models and stylists as they work in the preserved palace interiors.
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