Welcome
to the Realm of Venus, a site about the
clothing and accessories of the men and women of late Renaissance
Italy, with a focus on sixteenth century Venice.
Whether you are a costumer in the SCA,
theatre, film, or Renaissance Fairs, or if you
are simply a lover of art or historical fashion,
I hope you'll find inspiration on these pages.
Anabella Wake
(Known in the SCA as
Donna (Lady) Bella Lucia da
Verona)
Adelaide, South Australia
"Beautiful site... Very
inspirational. I point people toward it all the
time."
Drea Leed, The Elizabethan
Costuming Page. Quoted with permission.
Throughout
these pages, wherever you see this
it
indicates that I have added something new or
updated my information.
indicates that further information is available
on the image or artist or some other aspect of
the work.
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On this site:
If you are
looking for late 15th and 16th century portraits
and other costume images take a look
in the Wardrobe.
For articles
on my research
and theory on how the clothes were constructed,
accessorized and worn, as well as future articles by guest
authors, take a browse
through the Library.
For a look at the extant
garments, shoes, accessories, textiles and laces, etc, please
take a look in the
Workbox.
Other costumers
share their Italian creations at the
Italian Showcase
On my home
page:
I spend more
time webbing other people's creations than making my own, but if
you're interested see my Dress
Diary.
Want to look at
some of the costume I've made for myself?
Check out My Garb Gallery page.
Curious as to
who I am and what I do? Find out more About
Me.
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If
you have any questions, suggestions, or other
constructive input, please email me.
I
am a member of the Society for Creative
Anachronism. Want to find out more about the SCA?
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indicates that I have added something new or
updated my information.
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on the image or artist or some other aspect of
the work.
