The Anastasia Corset Dress in Blue Birds of Persia gold brocade and the visual language of

and the visual language of power in historical dress

Our Pompadour Skirt - French Light Cream is designed to be easily "pinned up" at the gathers if desired allowing for the skirt to fit over most underpinnings such as our Panniers

A raised empire waist shapes the bodice closely to the form before releasing into a flowing skirt

Though recreated many times since

This is not a costume undergarment

The Anastasia Corset Dress in Blue Birds of Persia gold brocade and the visual language ofThis expression of the Anastasia Corset Dress in Birds of Persia draws inspiration from the 18th century European fascination with Eastern motifs, textiles, and illustrated natural histories. During this period, patterned silks and brocades featuring birds, vines, and exotic flora entered court dress through trade routes and diplomatic exchange, prized for their narrative richness and decorative sophistication. The avian motif introduces a sense of