Lauren Rossi Is A Modern Day Marie Antoinette | Dress the Part | Racked

This costume designer is living out our french court fantasies.
In this week's episode of Racked series, Dress The Part, we follow Lauren Rossi. Lauren works with silk, cotton, and linens to create historical couture by mixing modern fashion and historical time period attire.
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[@1234567895630]

This woman should work for the movie industrie. She has a lot of talent and skill!

[@ewwmorons]

Ruth Steiner couldn't agree more

[@newyorkshitty3026]

*Industry

[@jodihowell8077]

This is awesome. I wish gowns like this were still a thing. They're such a beautiful classic.

[@vaughangarrick]

Jodi Howell as a consumer, YOU set the trend

[@geraldsoria1764]

yeah its pretty but very cumbersome

[@tuulia249]

yeah I'd wear these anyday! they are soo so so gorgeous!

[@satanismiscancer7589]

Apparently, Goth look took some and kept it alive. But, those dresses are hard to walk in, especially not used to. So most women will complain.

[@marieelena]

I love the 1910-1919 fashions,I think they would be more practical to wear for today's lifestyle, even with a corset underneath.

[@Misssmexxii]

Someone give this woman a job as a costume designer in a film! This is so beautiful.

[@zralokvemigraci]

Or in baroque opera!

[@astridg.4616]

Vivian Lee are you sure about that?

[@krausekreation9179]

I agree. As a seamstress if she were to do it full time as a job it would not be as fulfilling as it is now. When you have to do something it sometimes takes some of the joy out of it. When you sew for others there is another level of stress and conflict. I have my own shop but I do not sew clothing for others (I have made dresses but they are ready to wear and not commissioned).

[@jodiem6651]

Luvelehh there are lots of different ways to get into historical fashion, there are Facebook groups/ youtubers and events such as reenactments and history lecture as well as classes for sewing/ costume design that can help you make friends with the same interest or time period :) you can also research in different ways focusing on type of time period/culture or use books such as Janet Arnold’s that has historical patterns you could have a go makeing yourself ^_^ I to find the makeing part is a lot more fun less stressful when it’s not for a commission x

[@carolinemaluca]

On instagram, there's a lot of them. :) I love this too!!!

[@klassickasey]

I so appreciate how she mentions the economic strife and depression in that era and isn't trying to glorify the aristocracy. I am obsessed with the aesthetics and symbolism of monarchy and nobility, which is ironic because I'm a very leftwing democratic socialist, but we can appreciate the surface beauty of these elements without condoning the inhumane systems that produced them.

[@squirehaggard4749]

"....without condoning the inhumane systems that produced them." Sooo...do you add qualifiers every time you purchase/use products made in China?

[@jennifermoriarty2188]

Care about the inhumane china government...

[@linabelinaa]

@@squirehaggard4749why do you feel attacked? lol

[@catalinaplaza7909]

All the beauty of the Rococo without the starving, I want in!

[@DiamanteDea]

Same

[@carleighmay]

You know what ya I wish everyone would dress like this again it’s so elegant and beautiful

[@lesliekendall5668]

Carleigh Nielsen Change begins with the one in the mirror. I dress that way, too.

[@biancamlf288]

Leslie Kendall did you make your stays yourself?

[@Ladygeorgianaduchess]

Lol i would be wearing hot topic and everyone would be wearing rococo and I would be like: uh

[@erikperhs_]

I'm planing on changing my style and start using things that mix modern with Queen Elizabeth I. Now that I know how to sew, it's just up to me

[@nancygoo3405]

I can watch you modeling gowns all day. For some reason I have an affinity for this time period including the music. You are extremely talented, love your work...

[@cloudyp1nk]

marie antoinette is QUAKING

[@Cupcakeprincess85]

Me: I love the 50’s I am also not into recreating the life of the 50’s I just love the fashion. 😊

[@biancamlf288]

Mari Curls “Vintage fashion not values” -I’ve heard many a time.

[@ndmx1334]

She’s pretty, she has a noble high society look. It suits her

[@biancamlf288]

I adore the fact that she mentioned that she wouldn’t want to live in the decade and for the most part appreciates the fashions from the time. So many people are quick to think that bc you wear clothing inspired by or from a certain era, decade you want to go back. That simply isn’t the case for almost everyone who wears vintage, retro, antique clothing. She is amazing! I also noticed she wears stays, I’m assuming on a daily basis. Fuxking awesome!

[@RoSario-vb8ge]

People like this woman are quite inspiring to me. Not to take it for granted what now everyone is doing - being uniformed - but that it is possible to reinvent my life and give it a new flavour. One that I enjoy. Thanks to all people showing this to me.

[@yumiko0017]

I wore my Victorian dress at my job for Halloween. I loved it. I might do it again, this time for Christmas.

[@renee3356]

These are so stunning! She can definitely support herself with these gowns, not to mention she really looks the part as well. Beautiful dresses for a beautiful lady :)

[@GEMahler]

IMMENSELY IMPRESSIVE WORK!! This is better than what you see in most tv series or films. It is criminal if she is not doing this full time and professionally.

[@gill426]

She looks like Molly Hooper in period dresses. :D And I mean that in the warmest way possible. I really wish that people dressed more civilised and elegantly in general, everyday fashion at the moment is quite the testament of our uninspired, undisciplined and bored out lifestyle. Well, everyone can just do their part so I'm trying to dress the way I like (1900-1940 mostly) and set an example of the different ways fashion can look.

[@Zero-gh9lp]

Shes great. Great seeing people following their passions instead of abandonning them

[@dreamweaver7797]

love this soooooo pretty...the part where shes walking through downtown NYC in her dress was very breath taking

[@BretonInTokyo]

She's gorgeous, talented and an absolute delight who even answers comments and messages on her IG . I adore her ! (but it's a secret!)

[@rebeccastratton4114]

I love this woman. I collect and sew for and restore antique dolls. I adore hand sewing. It is a lost art form. Good for you and your amazing tallents.

[@wuilmarksalcedo2018]

Definitely historical and high couture, love it!!+

[@melissalocke8355]

The hair is a whole different world of skill🙀😍

[@themississippicottage9395]

I Love thats she's a normal person doing what she loves, and isn't trying to be someone she isn't.

[@harushouse]

Yes let's bring these back!! I want to go to a ball where everyone dresses like this & there should just be a whole town like this 😌 If I could sew at all I'd make myself these clothes

[@harushouse]

SHUT UP! I just watched the part about the ball at Versailles & i will attend one day

[@lesliekendall5668]

I live this way, too. But I buy everything already made. She's lucky to be talented enough to make her own one-of-a-kind pieces.

[@aManWhoWantsEverything]

must respect to this dedicated women she has such a beautiful taste

[@Blak2blue]

I’m so jealous of all your beautiful gowns you get to wear! I love the green striped one !!! 😍💚💚💚💚💚

[@laurenashley5307]

It's the different ones who make the world go round💙

[@talmadge1926]

It seem to be a common thread (as far as i know) that people whose passion is creating and wearing clothes from another age are recreating the fashions not not the lives. If you havnt visited him before look up Pinsent Tailor. Living in Brighton UK he creates and dresses in the style and tailoring technique of The Regency. Not just for himself but does bespoke for customers. You wont regret it!

[@andrewdowney1654]

You’re amazing and your talent is phenomenal! I love the look and the fabrics! I admire everything you said and I feel the same way, both about your take on the 18th century and about abandoning your talents. Never change.

[@MMLavi]

She actually pulls this off very well

[@lomejordelamusicacristiana4474]

Oh my gosh! I can’t believe she’s on KZbin I’ve been following her on Instagram for a long time

[@Indiegirl007]

In all honesty, who wouldn't want to dress up in these gowns every single day? They're gorgeous, and you instantly feel like royalty.

[@marilynphan]

Love the dresses from the 18th Century. I wish all women could dress this beautiful once a week and to celebrate life and have fun.

[@egrettagarzetta2350]

She is wonderful!

[@ilovebeinagirl]

Lady, WHY do you not have a KZbin channel??!!! Damn you!!!!

[@johncharnock6872]

This lady looks so beautiful in her 18th century costumes...I cannot help but think that her interest, is in part, to do with a previous life... though she may not realise it... Versailles is her natural setting...

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Absolutely stunning gowns! I'd love to have a whole heap of Jane Austen era dresses and wear them, but I don't have the confidence to do that! The dresses of bygone eras were so feminine and beautiful! I also wish I had the time to make my own clothes out of natural fibres, I don't like polyesters and nylons etc - would love to have 100% cotton, linen, silk and wool clothes!

[@0614Rei]

her beautiful face matches her beautiful gowns. she does resemble kirsten dunst when she played the role Marie Antoinette.

[@armyofficer6020]

I love these kind of dresses

[@carrieames8704]

I just keep watching this! So many gorgeous pieces!

[@mjparadero7046]

At least she has a real job, good work lady! Beautiful

[@ln2559]

Beautiful! Somebody please give her a job at Versailles as a tour guide or something...something where she can fully be herself and show her talent! A living replica of the stunning women that graced the likes of France in the 1700s!

[@kisaasad9590]

So creative and Inspiring! I like how you like to express yourself by clothes.

[@Lockbar]

An elegant, fascinating women. Thanks for posting this, I really enjoyed it.

[@alessandramunoz7557]

I wish I knew her personally. She so inspiring and seems fun to dress up with!

[@shesadg1]

What a charming, unproblematic creative woman!!!!! This is content!!!! And for her to gently discuss sex work in that context is so fascinating.

[@gab7683]

I really love 18th century movies. This vid makes me so happy 😍😩😊

[@lightunderwater91]

I love it. I wish to wear this kind of dress since i was kid.

[@chalon835]

This is simply beautiful

[@donsarde]

Oh la la !! Quelle élégance, j'adore le 18ème siècle et les costumes . Bravo à vous, vous auriez pu être une duchesse à Versailles, en ce temps là. ✌✌👏👏👏

[@hl8655]

She's the opposite of a fashion forward. She's a fashion backward! Love her ❤

[@UndeadOutlaw30]

Shes looks like a queen

[@ileanaarrieta447]

"History is complicated, and it's easy to look at it through rose-colored glasses." That is so true.

[@osky529]

My god does she look gorgeous

[@pollywog7318]

So gorgeous!

[@SeoJun-Sara97]

She is beautiful.

[@OohSugarCrumbs]

They are so beautifully made!!!

[@overusedtopic]

If i ever meet someone who dressed up like this or in a vintage wear i’d ask the year bc literally-

[@TVrawks301]

I need to get her to make me a gown! I'd love to dress up like this someday!!!

[@jackiemolyneaux7414]

I love this I absolutely love historic fashion especially the Victorian and Edwardian eras this was so inspiring to allow myself to be expressive in any (positive) way I want. Amazing super amazing.

[@johnjohnfrederickh.webber2124]

Great system. Your clothes may become a trend setter.

[@margaritaroa8826]

Beautiful dresses

[@emilysweety]

A gracious and articulate women who can easily impress anyone with her work of art, does not need to be confined to a politically correct public sphere. Love the 18th century and proud of it.

[@AniMerci]

We should all be doing what we love.

[@T1MEXII]

I actually don't find this cringe. The style is really cool 👍

[@Divaliciousbeauty123]

I would totally wear this

[@SophiaVonHelgastein]

I wish I could wear Tudor gowns all day

[@agricolaregs]

a.k.a. Sophia von helgastein I like sweatpants. But these dresses are pretty.

[@karadesmond4578]

she is literally living my dream life

[@lizaldam2157]

Lovely woman. I love the xviii th century fashion myself so I can relate to this.

[@姫いちご未来さくら]

I’m so jealous!

[@skrattardu20]

I wish i could be her friend, that'd be fun dressing up with those fancy gowns every now and then! 💃

[@britbritcritict2512]

True artist

[@coffeewiththeunknown8302]

How many people in public thought did I just see a ghost?

[@JrsBoatRocker]

Everything about this video is amazing!

[@minnemano3289]

I wish she would start to bring it back to fashion

[@Dreamer5211]

Hi , thanks for your video , your work is nothing short of amazing. The detail , the time spent , wow , talk about dedication. How do you , as a costumer , feel about your period correct stays as compared to modern day corsetry ? Have you ever thought of taking a short-cut to your art by commissioning a corset , or do you feel that would negate your work as a whole ? Thanks again , I hope we can see more amazing gowns. Take care , G.

[@lrnrossi]

corsets and stays may look similar but they act very different on the body. A corset would not give the correct shape under these gowns.

[@Dreamer5211]

HI , Thanks for your reply and clarification , so when you incorporate the stays into your gowns , have you tried using different types of boning and designs of busk closures ? Just curious , thank so much , can`t wait for a new video , " hint " LOL , thank you for your work , and I am so please you have chosen to do it your way , Take care , G.

[@lrnrossi]

You must have an interest in corsetry :) My stays are boned with cane which is period correct given that we obviously cannot use baleen. In a future pair I will use german synthetic whalebone . Metal bones (spirals and flats) are not seen for another 100 years. Busk in this time period refers to an optional wooden or bone piece that runs down the front of the stays. Busk 100 years later refers to the pronged closure that we still see on modern corsets. I hope this helps clarify.

[@Dreamer5211]

Yes I do indeed , yes it does , thank you . You have much knowledge of aged fashion NY School of Fashion ? Or a very dedicated hobby , either way , I would not argue , but I will thank you . I never felt right in the 20th century and feel even worst in the 21st !! You are a shining light into what used to be a far better world , if only people could come to understand the greatness of our forefathers , thanks again for your work. I corset can provide many things , support / stability / a sense of self worth even . Just remember the gentlemen were the first to wear corsets and tights !! , It has been a royal pleasure , take care , Gary

[@lrnrossi]

this is a very dedicated hobby. I am also a collector of antique corsets. My collection dates from 1780-1920s. Every generation- including ours- has its good and bad. The textile arts have always been my focus.

[@metalgirl]

Love it! Good for you! 🌸❤️🌸

[@kagokadae]

She has a graceful face too.

[@billbuffalo485]

These dresses actually increased a women beauty ❤️ I wish this trend comes back

[@muskasafi7123]

Beautiful lady 💕 beautiful skin and love the clothes

[@RosieCheeks78]

She should design for Gothic Lolita shops in Harajuku!

[@keelieinwonderland]

I love these looks but the outside shots are making my kpop heart happy. The shots from outside are shots from Bad boy there music video from 2012 but let me just say. These gowns are gorgeous

[@gillchambers9008]

i would of liked to see the dresses she made in detail as there so beautiful.

[@jacquiventura4646]

You look Just BEAUTIFUL ! 😉🤗🙋🏻❤️👏🏻

[@shistershook8706]

I’m 14 and this is what I do I’m always sewing

[@chaoticidiottt]

this is amazing

[@Sogood869]

2:00 glad she said that.

[@ventibreeze6648]

Awesome.

[@jonrubino6495]

amazing!!

[@spiritnphysical]

Bravo!

[@MariaHellerDesigns]

I don't want to follow racked, I want to follow this woman. Why aren't you linking any of her social media accounts anywhere? Where do I find her? What's the point of featuring her if you don't link her?

[@lrnrossi]

My instagram is VirtuousCourtesan. Please come say hi there. I dont yet have a KZbin page moving but hope to soon. {Working, sewing etc takes up most of my time}

[@lesliekendall5668]

@@lrnrossi I don't have instagram. Don't do facebook. Or twitter. But I DO dress the same way. I'm in Boise, Idaho. But I'm retired and wear these clothes all day, every day. I live in a 1910 craftsman home. So I sorta match the house. :) I think I'm more Victorian, though. So historically, my clothes compared to this "modern" house, are quite out-dated. :) But even with the time I have, I still buy all my stuff.

[@left6121]

Well, what a coincidence my first name is Antoinette and my second name is Marie. My name is Antoinette Marie.

[@dianebrady6784]

I was born the 16 the of October.....the day Marie got her head chopped off.!!!!! I feel the same way as you do to have some connection to her!!!!! Mean people...they killed her!!!!! Maybe I will get really lucky and she will be at heavens gate to meet me if I can work hard enough to even go to heaven.!!!!!

[@left6121]

Diane Brady Great and all, but chill. I bet she will be there to meet you! Additionally just high five. 🤜🤛

[@mirabellsworld2591]

Really great 😍

[@lifeiszain]

I am glad she is normal and just likes history and likes to sew

[@maximilianlagerfeld2403]

Finally I’ve found my soulmate.

[@mikasingh4782]

Beautiful💖

[@lukascorrea3541]

Amei,eu sou Brasileiro e sonho em ter uma mulher com o mesmo gosto que vós possui.Pois pretendo visitar o Palácio de Versailles com frequência.bjs

[@LeelooRedRed]

Great job! Be You!

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

I follow her on Instagram..Wow! I think she might've lived back then in another life(if such a thing exists)

[@DiamanteDea]

It does. I have lived in the 19th century. And I have lived in France.