Victorian fashion

was a work of art with frightening stories behind its beauty

Every piece of Victorian closet

was not only an art

But also a real challenge for women. In the name of refined grace, women sacrificed comfort and health, striving for an ideal of beauty that was often unattainable.

Victorian charm

Fashion of that era

Mystery

Style

Grace

An era where beauty and pain were one, gave the world luxurious outfits, elaborate hairstyles and accessories that concealed the struggle for a place in the world of art and fashion

of grace and waistline

It was a must-have closet item that emphasized a graceful silhouette, symbolizing discipline and the ideal of femininity.

The corset was a symbol

Ladies followed this standard in an effort to conform
to accepted notions of beauty.

Behind the refined lines lurked danger

The corset is a symbol of beauty and sophistication

sacrificed for slender waists

In pursuit of the perfect waistline, women tightened corsets to the point of compressing organs, restricting circulation, and making breathing difficult.

Victorian women

This often led to fainting, damaged ribs, and severe health issues, showcasing the dangers of rigid beauty standards.

For beauty and status women endured

A beauty that captivates but hides danger

skin and bright lips

Cosmetics allowed them to hide signs of fatigue and emphasize facial features, bringing them closer to the ideals of the time.

The art of white

Women used powders to give their faces a porcelain whiteness, and also painted their lips and eyelashes to create an image of fragility and delicacy.

Victorian fashion valued aristocratic pallor and expressive features, which were considered a symbol of sophistication and status.

It is also about lessons. A story of how the pursuit of beauty often went hand in hand with sacrifice

Powder containing this poison penetrated the skin, and lip glaze could contain mercury oxide, exacerbating the danger.

The Victorian era is as much about style and grace

To achieve whiteness, women used lead-based cosmetics, which gradually poisoned the body, causing weakness and serious illness.

the designer
of this project

Karina Linter

The project was done for educational purposes and is not a commercial project