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# Project Description 'Eccentricity and Madness' Holly Bocci Summary Final work Hi, my names Holly Bocci. I am currently studying costume design and hope to further pursue a career in costume for either film or theatre. I like to design costumes that merge historical accurate costume with unique/eccentric elements. My favourite prior project was one titled 'indigenous' in which I researched the cultures of Inuit and Native American peoples. Hi, my names Holly Bocci. I am currently studying costume design and hope to further pursu... College School of Pre-Degree Studies Course UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Graduation year 2025 For my project, ‘Eccentricity and madness’, I have designed and made two costumes that juxtapose in style. Their purpose is to shine a light onto the institutionalisation of eccentric women in 19th century Paris who were considered mad for deviating from the prescribed societal norms. The costumes were made on the basis of investigating the treatment of madness and the Bourgeois mockery of non-conformists. The first costume is a straight jacket made from cotton poplin and wadding which were sewn to produce a padded and constricting jacket. The second costume is a ball gown fundamentally designed for the ‘Mad Women’s Ball’ novel and film based on the costume balls held at La Salpetriere.’ It features elements of 19th century Bourgeois fashion, and consists of a cotton padded regency style corset (lined and eyeletted), ‘jester’ skirt inspired by the Rorschach ink psychological tests, and a Victorian bustle overskirt. The blue chiffon sleeve features a vegetable printed MRI scan, and leather belts based on my research into constriction. Final work 'Eccentricity and madness' Models/ Collaborators: Hannah Cohen Lexie Kotze Share this project For my project, ‘Eccentricity and madness’, I have designed and made two costumes that juxtapose in style. Their purpose is to shine a light onto the institutionalisation of eccentric women in 19th century Paris who were co... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard
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