Kendra

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Kendra has been a fixture in the online costuming world since the late 1990s. Her website, Démodé Couture, is one of the most well-known online resources for historical costumers. In the summer of 2014, she published a book on 18th-century wig and hair styling. Kendra is a librarian at a university, specializing in history and fashion. She’s also an academic, with several articles on fashion history published in research journals.

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Starz’ Dangerous Liaisons: Episodes 1-3

By Kendra on November 23, 2022

I've got a few problems with Dangerous Liaisons -- the 2022 Starz TV miniseries adaptation of the late 18th-century novel that has been adapted... Read more →

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MCM: Heath Ledger

By Kendra on November 21, 2022

How have we not done Heath Ledger (1979-2008) yet? Okay, so since he's passed away he isn't currently doing any historical films, but this Australian... Read more →

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WCW: Michelle Pfeiffer

By Kendra on November 16, 2022

I don't think of Michelle Pfeiffer as being a frock flicks actress, but surprisingly to me, she's done a number of period films! Let's count 'em... Read more →

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Catherine Called Birdy

By Kendra on November 15, 2022

Catherine Called Birdy (2022) is an adaptation of a much-beloved Young Adult novel. Set in the 13th century (the book specifies it's 1290... Read more →

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MCM: Toby Jones

By Kendra on November 14, 2022

You know British actor Toby Jones, but because he's a "character actor," you may not recognize the name. But this incredibly talented actor has... Read more →

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MCM: Linus Roache

By Kendra on November 7, 2022

As I was searching for images of cutie-pie British actor Linus Roache, I found an article about him titled, "You Either Love Him or You Really Love... Read more →

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Dangerous Liaisons (1988) Deep Dive

By Kendra on October 24, 2022

Dangerous Liaisons (1988) is one of the best 18th century-set films, particularly from a costume design/historical accuracy perspective (although the... Read more →

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MCM: Mads Mikkelsen

By Kendra on October 17, 2022

I admit, I didn't know of the existence of Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen until I saw him in A Royal Affair, and then? WHOO BOY! Those cheekbones! He's... Read more →

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WCW: Elizabeth of York

By Kendra on October 12, 2022

As you may have noticed, I’ve been periodically going through and adding WCW’s on the various English queens that I skipped-for-being-too-big in... Read more →

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WCW: Natasha Richardson

By Kendra on October 5, 2022

English actress Natasha Richardson was a supremely talented star of numerous frock flicks. She's another daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and... Read more →