Anna Karenina

I was intrigued by how trend moves in cycles and styles from different eras come in and out of fashion.
Whilst looking in to historical influences on trends I found the turn of the century novel by Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina.

The novel is set in 1870's Russia and has recently been remade into a film.

I watched the film, without having read the book first which was a mistake because it was clearly massively condensed and contained a lot of symbolism that would be better portrayed through words than film. In any case I was able to take note of the beautiful costumes of that era and kept an eye out for any similar styles of clothing in the media or shops.

Anna Karenina 2012 costumes

Key features: delicate folds, lace, veils, bustles, corsets, pearls, decadent accessories, hats / fascinators, fur

Turn of the century inspired fashion in 2013

Kiera Knightley at Anna Karenina Premiere

Alicia Vikander Oscars 2013

Mary Dockery Golden Globes 2013

Dolce & Gabbana A/W13

Ralph Lauren A/W13

Valentino S/S13

Alexander McQueen S/S13

Tadashi Shoji NYFW

Claire Pettibone S/S13

Houghton Bride 2013

Lazaro S/S13

Chanel S/S13

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