Regencycore

The enduring popularity of the English author Jane Austen led to a long tradition of fiction inspired by works like Pride and Prejudice or Emma, including movie and television adaptations as well as the romance novel sub-genre of Regency romance, established by the historical novelist Georgette Heyer. Among these include the series Bridgerton, which was adapted for television by Netflix in 2020. The series' lead costume designer is Ellen Mirojnick, who chose to create an anachronistic and exaggerated version of Regency fashion that would feel "scandalous and modern." Mirojnick found inspiration in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly Dior's New Look. Although the empire waist silhouette was maintained, elements that were common during the Regency era such as bonnets and muslin fabric were eliminated, and detail and color were added with embellishments such as glitter and fabrics like organza or tulle. After the debut of Bridgerton in December 2020, the term "regencycore" first began to appear in the beginning of 2021. Regencycore elements appeared in the 2022 Met Gala, which was themed "Gilded Glamour" after the Gilded Age. After the debut of the second season of Bridgerton in March 2022, internet searches for terms like "regency dress," "silk gloves," and "cropped jackets" increased significantly. == Aesthetic elements ==

The regencycore aesthetic is associated with a number of specific fashion elements including low, square necklines, pearl and feather accessories, empire and babydoll silhouettes, puffed or cap sleeves, opera gloves, and elaborate headgear. However, regencycore also encompasses a general feeling of opulence and hyper-femininity, as well as styles more associated with the Victorian era or Marie Antoinette, such as full-length corsets (short stays were more common during the Regency period) and powdered wigs. Regencycore may be extended beyond clothing into interior design, makeup, and hairdressing as well as activities like afternoon tea, ballroom dancing, or reading Regency-era novels. File:Corset-style tank top 2021.jpg|Corset-style tank top, 2021 File:Madame Philippe Panon Desbassayns de Richemont (Jeanne Eglé Mourgue, 1778–1855) and Her Son, Eugène (1800–1859) MET DT1995.jpg|Portrait of Madame Philippe Panon Desbassayns de Richemont, in typical Regency dress. The painting is featured in Bridgerton. File:Brassiere1808c.gif|1808 short stays, a typical Regency era undergarment. == See also ==