I Gave Myself an Ancient Greek Makeover

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5 ай бұрын

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I gave myself an Ancient Greek makeover! This video was so much fun to put together, from hand sewing the Ionic Greek Chiton to researching Ancient Greek hair and makeup to recreate a look, to accessorising the final ensemble. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoyed watching the video as much as I enjoyed making it!
Resources I utilised to help me -
Making an Ionic Chiton: ‪@FantasticalFolliesCostuming‬
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The book "Draping Period Costumes" by Sharon Sobel
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@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

This video is kindly sponsored by Brooklinen. Get $20 off your Brooklinen order over $100! Just click here bit.ly/VBirchwood_BrooklinenJan24 and enter my promo code VBirchwood. Thank you soooo much for watching! This video was such a joy to put together. What do you think, should I dye the final garment a deeper blue colour or keep it as it is? Do you think you'll make your own chiton?

@countalma9800 5 ай бұрын

Your beauty is remarkable, dear Birchwood. I am in love. My heart is melting. God bless you and good luck with everything!

@BiddyBiccy 5 ай бұрын

I think the colour suits you very well as it is, it's such a pretty look.

@samtoo8685 5 ай бұрын

Don’t you mean 2024?

@freman007 5 ай бұрын

Middle Eastern clothing was also designed for a hot climate.

@margomoore4527 3 күн бұрын

I’d prefer a darker blue, but that’s just for me!

@ragnkja 5 ай бұрын

Historical fashion _must_ have aspects that are suited for hot weather, because people in hot climates had to dress for the weather in the past as well. Historical fashion is far more than Northern Europe during the little ice age.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Completely agreed! It is such a broad term that encompasses so many unique cultures and time periods.

@pandapuffzee8255 5 ай бұрын

Definitely. A lot of layers would just not be used. Nudity was often an option but sunscreen wasn't a thing so covering up was more used but light layers.

@linroos5252 5 ай бұрын

I started looking into historical clothing, and more specifically materials, some years ago. I swear it's gotten so much easier to handle both summer and winter after I started using more historical methods. Getting clothes in natural fibers might be a bit more expensive, but the quality has been way better and definitely worth the investment in my opinion 😊

@infinova01 10 күн бұрын

@@linroos5252exactly I started buying linen shirts and wool pants/sweaters and now the extreme heat and cold is easy to tolerate

@beckstheimpatient4135 5 ай бұрын

If you're interested in historic warm weather clothing, I would strongly suggest looking into what we wear in Eastern Europe. The blouses in particular. In Romania we call them "iie", in Ukrainian they're "vyshyvanka", there's Bulgarian versions, and even Hungarian versions. They're so light and airy and breathable and I bet they would fit right into your wardrobe. And making one would probably be a wonderful project to work embroidery and smocking.

@lisakilmer2667 5 ай бұрын

Yes - I have a Hungarian one and it is very light and pretty.

@Mori_Kinoko 5 ай бұрын

I love Romanian blouses with all that embroidery. A few years ago I found the youtube channel the Pretty Shepherd /Remeny Farm of Anna (she is Hungarian but she mixes in Romanian Transylvania clothing into her wardrobe besides Hungarian folk clothing) and it sparked my interest in those type of blouses and folk clothing from these 2 countries.

@MalharetasLair 5 ай бұрын

YES! All the yes! I love my vyšyvankas! Can't imagine going through summer without them, really. How do people do it?..😂 The embroidery on those is brilliant as well, no matter the culture; they're almost never plain! Historically it was basically considered bad luck if they were lacking embroidery, at least in my culture. (I'm Belarusian, just for context)

@viciouslady1340 10 сағат бұрын

We actually have similar blouses in Greece with gauzey cotton and embroidery

@lemonblossom0 5 ай бұрын

17:09 I can imagine young Greek girls laughing trying to do their hair without their mothers for the first time. I imagine one girl, holding up a beautiful polished metal mirror her grandmother gifted to her, saying “No, like this!” and the other getting frustrated and then excited when she finally figures out how to hold the hair and pin it correctly.

@jaehaywardkent 5 ай бұрын

“there you are little pin. come back to mummy!” i’m going to say this everytime i find a pin now😂

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Hahahaha 😂

@-Breen- 2 ай бұрын

Me too

@boredgrass Күн бұрын

Timeless joy: A young women carefully prepares herself for the day and looks into a bronze mirror, or asked her sisters. Suddenly that woman steps in front of us, alive again.

5 ай бұрын

Love this. We've made a Roman toga and a Ancient Greek peplos. We were too intimidated by the Ionic chiton. Looks like it's worth revisiting. Happy sewing!

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Definitely revisit it - it’s simpler than it looks!

@rodneyferris4089 5 ай бұрын

It's both! The proper is your first pronunciation and the other is the anglicized pronunciation. the CH is always aspirated in Greek as is Slavic and Hebraic languages.

@OcarinaSapphr- 5 ай бұрын

Anyone who thinks that period clothing wouldn't suit hot weather (like here in Australia), forgets that our ancestors *lived* in these clothes. I can't remember the vintage fashion site, but I'm remembering I once saw an Edwardian dress that had been adapted to 1920's- the site noted they could tell it was period, & not a reproduction due to things like the period neckline (it was long-sleeved, & high-necked), the Art Deco-style rhinestone-buckle belt, & the shortened hem - it also noted that it didn't have the under-layers, that it would have had in the past- so it actually looked quite risqué! (as a lacy Edwardian era tea dress would...)

@SingingSealRiana Ай бұрын

Nothing modern is as comfortable in hot weather then a chiton or caftan made from lightweight wool, linen or hemp! Covered skin does not heat up in the sun, swat gets soaked up and gets a big surface area to dry of which is cooling, and feels a lot less wet and gross . . .it really should be commen sense to look at how people in the past dealt with a struggle. It is such an immense fallicy to assume modern means more practical/efficient/better . . . Only for production

@haleyhoudini 5 ай бұрын

I loved this! Also, my boyfriend's father actually reads and speaks ancient greek (he studied anciet literature). So I sent him χιτών (the garment) and asked how to say it! He had to explain via text so it might not be perfect, but he said its something along the lines of ki-TOhn. But not so hard on the oh... Almost like the o in open, but softer/rounder on the emphasized second syllable (edit: orignally said first). Also, ionian/ionic isn't said like the chemistry terms, but like eye-OH-nee-en. I'm gonna go make myself one now, yours is so gorgeous! ❤

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the pronunciation help! 😊 I’m so glad you loved the video. I hope you enjoy your future chiton as well!

@haleyhoudini 5 ай бұрын

He just corrected himself, the emphasis is on the second syllable!

@LaineyBug2020 5 ай бұрын

Is the Ki like Kite or Key or Kill?

@catherinejustcatherine1778 5 ай бұрын

I second the pronunciation of the i (which is it, please).... short, long, or something else?

@marys.8379 5 ай бұрын

@@LaineyBug2020neither, it's like chi (hi), like the same sound as he So heton

@oldasyouromens 5 ай бұрын

In terms of later historical fashion, people forget how light and cool many layers of starched cotton or linen can be - many petticoats and farthingales/hoopskirts, etc would act like fans and conduct breezes. They took inspiration from Ancient Greek clothing also for hot weather, just adapted it to their own needs. Glad you have a summer wardrobe you really enjoy!

@skyetoddmakeup 5 ай бұрын

I loved this video! I'm actually a hair and makeup artist with experience doing historical work like this. Your hair didn't stay because it needed to either be in twists or plaits before going into the chignon, and then you needed to do a lot of stitches to attach the chignon to the hair on your head. A better resource is the channel Janet Stephens. She's a hair historian who has really deciphered the hairstyles of statues, and really walks you through the process. It is easier if you have someone to help you (a la a visatrix), but there are some basic ones you can do on yourself.

@ariadne0w1 5 ай бұрын

Pretty! As someone who has done more costume-y Ancient Greek things, the key to the buttons in the sleeves is to use ones with shanks and just sew them on inbetween the 2 sides as you sew the sleeve tops together in those specific spots. No extra sewing, no buttonholes.

@misskelevra 5 ай бұрын

That is such a simple and clever idea!!

@MomShots 5 ай бұрын

Good idea!!!👍

@morgotha42 5 ай бұрын

am I the only one that got a giggle out of the sponsor being bedding? All I can think of is the 80's movies where they had Toga parties and people ran around in sheets! LOL

@TheASMRLibraryOfficial 5 ай бұрын

You look so good in this Greek style! My favourite part of this era is how the fabric was so ruffled and baggy, it just looks so loose and comfortable but also super pretty and delicate.

@Kiu_8 5 ай бұрын

(Commenting before watching this during my break) Years ago, I once went into this rabbit hole reading through endless books on the Internet Archive (Spartan women were the undisputed queens IMO), and, someway, somehow, it led me to a lady called Janet Stephens, she’s dedicated her craft to faithfully recreating ancient Greco-Roman hairstyles, to see you also taking that part into account is great and I hope you further explore this type of topic because it’s such a complementary part of the outfits; so glad to see some love for the Greeks! Edit: skipped to the hairstyle portion of the video and heard the Silvousplaits shoutout, I miss when she uploaded frequently, her Viking hairstyles were unmatched!

@j.nereim9055 5 ай бұрын

MAD respect for Janet Stephens!! It was my entire privilege to attend a talk she gave (with live models!) on the Flavian (?) "orbus comarum hairstyle at the Getty Villa. She talked about how the images on an ancient woman's tombstone were most likely of makeup tools, based on her own experiments with how various animal bones shattered to produce the tools. I'm not remembering this quite accurately, but WOW I respected the research.

@akechijubeimitsuhide 5 ай бұрын

I tried some of those tutorials, and it's pretty easy after some practice (I filed down a large sewing needle's tip and got some thicker black thread). It's nice because the weight of the hair is distributed evenly and there are no pins that might pull on it. It's a good way to secure a crown braid, too.

@gerileemakes 5 ай бұрын

Your transformation was gorgeous! I love the freedom and vigor in your videos lately, since your big confessional video a few months ago. You seem so much happier and liberated! I feel like we are getting to know you better. Great work and thank you for sharing!

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I definitely feel a lot more free and liberated, especially as I continue healing 😊

@newnewmee44 5 ай бұрын

3:22 you tried to transform yourself into an ancient Greek LADY and failed. You transformed yourself into an ancient Greek GODDESS 😍🥰

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥹

@xaver4907 5 ай бұрын

its fascinating how the "monobrow"(or bodyhair in generell) changed its "value" in fashion all the time... like so much... thanks for your videos and the immense research behind it!!!

@antoniskoutsouras7684 5 ай бұрын

The Chiton is proounced in Greek with "H"iton. Foor some reason the Greek h letter is usually translated to "ch" in english.

@ragnkja 5 ай бұрын

English doesn’t really have the “chi” sound.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know! So even all the online pronunciation guides were incorrect too 😅

@ragnkja 5 ай бұрын

“Kh” probably indicates the sound most clearly to modern people, as the sound has softened a lot since ancient times (this is also a difference between Old Norse and modern Icelandic, by the way).

@hjorturerlend 5 ай бұрын

@@VBirchwood Yes, tho they were correct on the "I". If in doubt go with the non-English "I", as the English "I" is very much an outlier.

@japspeedgirl6216 5 ай бұрын

@@ragnkjanot really, as modern people pronounce it with too much k and not enough h (or aspiration). The closest sound is h.

@elisabethm9655 5 ай бұрын

Check out Janet Stephens or Morgan Donner’s channels - I think they have some good hairstyle tips for the look you want. Morgan did a whole video on ancient pins. Also, with your length of fabric, start with holding up your bun in the back and then tightly crossing the long ends over the top and tucking the ends in the back under the bun might give both the look and support your hair, as well.

@_theautisticpanda_1836 5 ай бұрын

Omg this would be perfect for where i live! I'm an Aussie so alot of clothes are too hot for here, i would love to make so many historical clothes but i overheat really easily😅 Honestly this looks perfect for an Aussie summer, light soft and breathable😊

@lilykatmoon4508 5 ай бұрын

You look absolutely lovely. That mint green linen is beautiful. The final look is really elegant.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@elizabethclaiborne6461 5 ай бұрын

You want ancient Egypt, and use linen. Cotton is hot. It’s 95 F with 90% humidity here in summer now.

@SimpleDesertRose 5 ай бұрын

I love the color! It's very springtime and refreshing from bold dark colors we typically wear in the winter. I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to wear something like this but it looks fun. I hope you enjoy it this coming summer.😊

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I hope your winter is going well 🥰

@Woodskov451 3 ай бұрын

I'm a guy and I don't sew or know anything about sewing for that matter however I found your channel a while back when I was watching a video from Karolina. Been watching you ever since awaiting for videos. It's just very chill and relaxing even if I don't understand much of what you do. :)

@christisking89585 5 ай бұрын

As a Indian Caribbean 🇬🇾🇹🇹🇮🇳 I have connections to indo-Greeks and Himalayas but I love the Greek makeup I love how historical it is ❤

@Meredith36 5 ай бұрын

This is so pretty! As someone who doesn’t wear makeup myself, I think yours came out great. Happy creating💚 🪡🧵💚

@anieth 5 ай бұрын

Look at you! Almost 100K subscribers!!! I'm so proud of you!

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! It feels a bit surreal 😊

@katyajohanna 5 ай бұрын

As an art historian I love to see people add colour into history. All the now white statues used to be colourful, but the original colour faded over time and gave us the image of white statues. An aesthetic that came back into fashion again in the classic period, when some churches where drained of most colour (especially the statues) to match this ideal. I once went to a church with almost no colours on the inside. I wondered why it was that way, when I found out, that the original gothic statues where colourful, until the colours came out of style and the layer of colour was removed, until the only colour remaining was the grey of the stone. If we only could time travel and see all the colours of the past.b

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

It would be so amazing to see all the rich and vibrant colours of the past!

@corir207 16 сағат бұрын

Here I sit in over 30C heat - and I have not made my Chiton while it was winter.... Thank you for this video!

@christelle2822 5 ай бұрын

I was already deeply hooked to your style of videos (your filming skills, music, realisation, etc), your style of sewing, and your personality. Now, with this video I think that I am in love. Such a beauty, such a wonderful smile and communicative laugh! I can see that you really love what you are doing, and it bring joy and light in my heart. What a beautiful person! ❤

@TheGabygael 5 ай бұрын

i made myself a peplos (for early anglo saxon dress) wearing a peplos with a nice drapey fabric and a lot of heavy jewelry really makes me feel like i'm ~~The Sh*t ~~

@rynb4868 5 ай бұрын

I have a degree in ancient history so it is really exciting to see your final look, a glimpse into the past !!! Fantastic video as always :')

@kimberlyperrotis8962 5 ай бұрын

I’ve often been tempted to make myself some loose Early Medieval wool gowns for winter, and silk shifts to wear under them (a rare luxury then, I know, but it feels better than linen). So many winter clothes nowadays are made of plastics (synthetic fibers), which I can’t stand. I prefer wearing dresses, especially at home, they don’t ride up or pinch like pants do.

@apace903 Ай бұрын

Wonderful idea! I'm so trued of shorts, jeans etc. Back to feminine clothes. Thank you😊

@margomoore4527 3 күн бұрын

Love the diadem, or whatever it is. You wouldn’t have to stitch the shoulders, you know. Mostly they just pinned the shoulders with brooches. My mother and I put together a chiton for me for the Roman Club Banquet my senior year from an old pink sheet, tied at the waist with a pink velvet cord (although I don’t think velvet had been invented yet), and the shoulders pinned with dime-store brooches. It was really fun! Your makeup looks really good. The brunette on the vase is very swarthy and you are fair, so your more restrained version suits you. I think you can still find those enormous hairpins from a catalog or online; they’re plastic, but the 5th century versions would have been carved from ivory, horn, or wood.

@ladylongsleeves3175 5 ай бұрын

Janet Stephens has great video’s on classical hairstyles! Btw the make-up really suits you

@mellie5899 5 ай бұрын

I live in a very hot climate and think this would be an excellent and fairly easy solution. Do you wear a chemise underneath the chiton? Also, yes, as someone with curly hair, I completely understand the time involved in a curl refresh. Your final creation is beautiful!

@FantasticalFolliesCostuming 5 ай бұрын

YESSS I love it! Another chiton convert! These and stolas are truly the best and most comfy things to wear in the heat. Love the color, too! Hope you get lots of use out of it 🧡

@bekabell1 5 ай бұрын

This enture ensemble turned out so fabulous!!!

@BCKammen 5 ай бұрын

Not all the way through the video, but for the past couple of videos you have had this small smile of happiness on. Just makes me think that the last couple of pieces you have done are hitting a more happiness and fulfilling feeling from the look of it.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Nothing to do with the content itself, my ongoing therapy treatment is just helping me immensely.

@BCKammen 5 ай бұрын

@@VBirchwood Happy to hear that it is doing wonders for you.

@linnilake 5 ай бұрын

The end result is so pretty and suits you so well 🥰

@tauIrrydah 5 ай бұрын

Looks great! One accessory that any greek lady would have had would have been a loooooooong almost transparent veil which would help keep the sun off.

@okiejammer2736 5 ай бұрын

STUNNING! Absolutely a Wow! Your choices in background music are exquisite too.

@okiejammer2736 5 ай бұрын

What a Talent you are! ⚘Your presentations are so appealing and this one is is very .. educational, historic, transforming too. Lovely. You're such a beauty! Thank you!

@patrickbateman3146 5 ай бұрын

Chiton is more like "hee-TONE". Accent on the second syllable.

@johannesgh90 5 ай бұрын

I agree it's an ee sound. In Ancient Greek χιτών would also have the 'o' sound double the length of the 'i' sound. χ - 'ch' as in 'loch' ι - 'ee' as in 'meet' τ - 't' as in 'coat' ώ - 'ou' as in 'thought' ν - 'n' as in 'tone'

@ravenpotter5131 5 ай бұрын

Thanks to the both of you!!!! I always thought it was cheet like cheetah un like onion! Geez I was so far off but now I can say it right!!!

@patrickbateman3146 5 ай бұрын

@@johannesgh90 are you sure it's like the vowel in "thought"? I know in modern Greek it's more like "tone" than "thought"

@johannesgh90 5 ай бұрын

@@patrickbateman3146 Yes, it's different in Modern Greek and there were a lot of local variations, not to mention temporal since Ancient/Classical Greek covers many, many centuries, but the reconstruction I think is most reliable, not that I'm an expert, has it that way. Video here on YT is called Lucian Pronunciation of Ancient Greek and omega is pronounced at 1:48

@patrickbateman3146 5 ай бұрын

@@johannesgh90 oh cool. Thanks

@ruariniall7463 7 күн бұрын

In fact, if you study the vase paintings, in the late archeic/early Classical period around 500BC, Athenian woman's clothing, in particular could be highly railored. Multiple, bi-directional pleating groups combined with dagged hems and sheer fabric are in evidence over this might be a loose woolen poncho woven in the sprang meathod.

@sarahbettany7546 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely no worries with the colour - it looks lovely on you, as does the dress! I'm not sure I'd describe Alkanet root as 'extremely toxic' (as white lead obviously is) - yes, it needs to be used with caution, taken internally it can damage the liver, but it also has many healing properties too - as with many medicinals, it's all about the dosage - I've never found much about topical applications, and so always advised people with dodgy livers, or who are pregnant to use beetroot powder instead.

@JayJay-vi5gb 4 ай бұрын

Why isn't this garment more popular, its so good and it makes you look fantastic!

@SingingSealRiana Ай бұрын

Because the modern siluette is skin tight and something that flawy is seen as unflattering . . .

@arcanaluna444 5 ай бұрын

wow, gorgeous!! i so want to try out this look now!

@emilie4058 5 ай бұрын

Ancient and Modern Greek both use the same vowel as in the word "key". The initial consonant in Ancient Greek was the way you said it, while in Modern Greek the initial vowel is like Russian х, but a bit more forward in the mouth, like the y in yes, but it's also a somewhat different word (chitonas) so you might as well stick with the pronunciation you were using.

@misskelevra 5 ай бұрын

That sponsorship talk about your bedroom decor actually for me a little excited. I would totally love to see some interior/decor/season-udate videos! Maybe with some thrifting or upcycling...

@Eyrenni 2 ай бұрын

You're correct in that the chiton is one of the best for beginners to drape. When I did my bachelor, it was the first garment we were taught to drape and make and it really helped to start there. It gives an excellent introduction to manipulating fabric on a dress form or a human body, as you showed here, and is very forgiving when it comes to corrections.

@missW42 5 ай бұрын

The dress looks beautiful and the smoky eye look suits you so well!!

@mounthoodsts 5 ай бұрын

You look SO beautiful, like a real Greek Goddess!! Love that whole look on you. I think the fabric and sewing design are perfect 😮❤

@rainsilent 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the historical detail you put into your videos. Also the final reveal was not at all what I was expecting. It turned out great.

@misskelevra 5 ай бұрын

It looks sooo comfortable and breezy! I like how easily you can change up the look of this garment, simply by tying the ribbon in different styles.

@danielletdg8423 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! I might have to try making one of these. Everything came together so well. I think you did a good job with the hair and makeup. ❤

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@MaryIam13 5 ай бұрын

woow the end result looks soo good! The accessories definetly put the whole look together!^^

@AndromedaCripps 20 күн бұрын

After watching your summer wardrobe video, I bought myself some cotton sheets at the thrift store to give this a try!! I feel that is the most accessible method when this simply HAS to be natural fibers and a TON of fabric to work, especially for my 6’4” self 😭 I can’t wait to make this, but I think I’ll go to the fabric store and invest in a nice tape/ribbon to tie it up for wearing. I don’t wear historical fashion every day (although I wear a LOT of vintage-inspired clothing), but I will be making this for daily wear! I have been dying for a good 70’s kaftan this summer. Why buy a kaftan when I can make a kiton which can serve that function too!!!

@melissel5648 5 ай бұрын

Love seeing you explore other time periods, this is stunning 😮 Makes me think I want to do something like this, even though I'm originally not interested in ancient Greece

@featherstone2.0 5 ай бұрын

I loved the way you put everything together! The crossed wrap with the belt was especially interesting as I had always assumed the ancient Greeks just did a simple belt around the waist. Your version was much more fun!

@damaracarpenter8316 5 ай бұрын

Such a gorgeous simple look! You did a fantastic job! Though I think you could have gone even more heavy on the eye makeup!

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was so terrified because it's been years since I've applied black eyeliner 😂

@ragnkja 5 ай бұрын

Dark eye makeup actually had practical origins, since it makes sun glare slightly less bad.

@damaracarpenter8316 5 ай бұрын

@@ragnkja trueI I wore super heavy eyeliner top and bottom when I visited spain because of this!

@elisabethm9655 5 ай бұрын

K’Ton with the accent on the second syllable was how I learned it. And I think prefinity is a great word … even implies preference in the mix!😂

@janeevans4758 5 ай бұрын

Wow.. absolutely stunning! What treat it would be to see someone wearing that & to have hand sewn it! Just incredible V & you look so beautiful. Well done.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@michelleg7 Ай бұрын

Janet Stephens on youtube is the one that really shows how simplistic the greek hair fashions were, it was the roman ones who were wayyy more elaborate and she even shows how to do them, she does a lot of historical lectures on the ancient hair styles of women.

@lisacarl8561 5 ай бұрын

That minty green colour looks great on you. I think that colour is almost universal

@charmagne2102 Ай бұрын

Another method to secure a bun would be the use of a hair pin(s). Either one or double pronged.

@bonniebrown5102 5 ай бұрын

The final reveal is SO beautiful! I can definitely see were Europeans in the early 1800s Regency period took inspiration from ancient greek fashion

@seedsinsixtyseconds 5 күн бұрын

I make the Dorian chiton for my daughter she loves it

@kitdubhran2968 5 ай бұрын

I always end up finishing up my winter weather just in time for summer and vice versa. 😂

@kf10147 3 ай бұрын

I actually made an ionic chiton from a Sari that I purchased from etsy that had a very fun woven fish pattern in it! I then just cut it to size and sewed on medusa-head buttons!

@druidriley3163 5 ай бұрын

When I dressed up as Hypatia one year, I used the hair wrap to hold the bun on the back of my head.

@FrancisFjordCupola 5 ай бұрын

Most paintings, and thus images of historical clothes, is probably from around the time of what we call the little ice-age. But if we're talking history, Rome and Greece are still Mediterranean. They did not just invent warm summers of late. Archaeologists have been doing experiments with things such as stone tools to get a better understanding of stone age cultures. People like you, who are into historical fashion can help a great deal, simply by doing what you love and making the experience of history available today.

@beth_winegarner 5 ай бұрын

Love this video! Alkanet isn't toxic, and is still used in some cosmetics today. I wonder if you were thinking of aconite, which was also used in cosmetics but is VERY toxic.

@VBirchwood 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the correction! I got it confused with Alkanna root in my research 🥲

@lacybookworm5039 5 күн бұрын

Another charming and delightful video.

@supportchaos8392 5 ай бұрын

the efficiency of hot weather clothes also depends on the humidity. clothes made for dry hot weather won't work at cooling in humid weather

@peterbarnes3121 5 күн бұрын

Delightful introduction to ancient culture through fashion. Unexpectedly captivating. Subscribed, and (oh my) Patronizing.🤓

@twinnish 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I love the whole look.

@anastasia-fr1gn 5 ай бұрын

I would totally wear this in the summer. The color is also so pretty.

@matiasthered 5 ай бұрын

The colour reminds me of an oxygenated bronze statue. 🗽

@gailsears2913 3 ай бұрын

That does look comfortable. Thanks!

@kerstinmackenzie6861 Ай бұрын

I loved seeing your journey down ancient paths. ❤

@grandmasgopnik9642 5 ай бұрын

I will forever applaud your skill/bravery for trying to get those eyes brows closer together. The eyebrow tails will always be kind of their own conversation but I feel the centre of the eyebrows, especially monobrow is literally part of the focal point of your face so if it is off it’s quite noticeable. Very Cool 😎

@nailagoldenberg37 21 күн бұрын

color looks great on you and the dress is so much fun!

@22mononoke 5 ай бұрын

This was so much fun to watch! You look glowy and suit this ancient Greek style so much

@brooksmusic 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!!! All of it! I’ve been creating historical costumes for my music students for years but have never done this time period because we know so little about their music. But now I’m gonna make a chiton and we will explore the music of Greece this summer at camp. Thank you so much for the idea and inspiration🥰

@joshphillips3738 5 ай бұрын

14:39 everybodies eyes are like that. One eye is slightly larger than the other and it has everything to do with the shape of our heads.

@alonespirit9923 5 ай бұрын

☺The fun you had doing this really comes through. And yes, the result looks grand.

@makeda6530 5 ай бұрын

I have been thinking about Greek dancing costumes with my bf being Greek so, perfect video. I sent him this and said, “I want to see what I can appropriate”. So let’s go! I love your outfit at the beginning, love the circlet. 💞 Now I definitely want a chiton for summer, maybe in that same color, or maybe a light green.

@kitt3526 5 ай бұрын

This looks so gorgeous I’m in awe! I never thought Ancient Greek clothing looked pretty but now I want one!

@drpigglesnuudelworte5209 5 ай бұрын

Greece is great for hot weather clothing bc you don’t even need to sew anything you just need pins and a belt for a Doric chiton

@kimberlyperrotis8962 5 ай бұрын

I do think about Ancient Greek clothing! I don’t like sewing in summer, handling fabrics is hot work, and my work room never gets cool.

@germainelowpt7206 5 ай бұрын

Well, me and my scorching summer are thanking you. A lot !!!!

@georgekontoudakis6144 6 күн бұрын

its actually called a Hitona or Chitona. My father told me that s what used to wear, Hitona means a garment in Ancient Greek. Can also be pronounced as Hiton or Chiton to make it sound more ancient greek.

@holandreas 5 ай бұрын

I really admire your work and hope you keep it up! I follow several channels seeking to recreate various aspects of historical settings and yours is quickly becoming one of my favorites!

@williamsstephens 5 ай бұрын

So soft and pretty.

@Redbeardblondie 5 ай бұрын

Hun, you positively glowed in the end 😊 Made my heart warm seeing how happy you were with the look, and you absolutely should be happy with it, it was SO gorgeous! I’m excited for you to get to go out during the Summer, and I’m gonna be jealous of everyone who gets to be transported back in time to a little slice of Greece whenever you walk past! Also, the Brooklinen ad honestly could not have come at a better time for me! My sheets just started ripping about a week ago, and I have GOT to get new ones!

@russergee49 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for pointing out that they would have dyed in all sort of colours! Not a historian by any stretch, but the colour and type of fabric you used seems so appropriate for something that would have actually been worn. It looks like actual clothing, not a costume.