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This month’s feature crafts truly exquisite pieces—from period perfect corsets to sumptuously smocked reform blouses, The Boudoir Key makes beautifully detailed Victorian and Edwardian clothing for both historical costuming and everyday life!

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The enduring appeal of costuming is the ability to take a piece of your imagination and turn it into a tangible reality. And this month’s feature, Laura Nicolin, specializes in helping that process along with her beautiful and accessible patterns!

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With an enchanting sensibility and fine detail work, this month’s feature crafts a true fairytale experience with each corset she creates. In fact, she even calls herself “a fairy godmother, transforming fabrics into dreams!”

Tania Guarnieri, owner of Donna Anita, specializes in custom and bespoke corsetry—corsetry that tells a story in and of itself.

People can develop a love for historic clothing or costumes through many different routes—original clothing or paintings, period dramas or fantasy movies, or even books and literary characters. This month’s feature has found both personal and professional inspiration between the pages of classic literature, and that has translated to rich catalogue full of beautiful ready-to-wear and custom-made garments!

Tiffany is the owner of Stitchin’ Addiction, and she “designs, makes, and sells women’s 19th century clothing that is inspired by strong historical women and literary heroines.”

Good hair is like the cherry on top of a great costume, but what if your own hair isn’t right for the look and an off-the-rack wig just won’t do? Enter this month’s feature! Custom Wig Company takes wig making to a whole new level, elevating it to true artistry! Each wig is built by hand for a bespoke-quality piece that not only reflects the individual but also perfectly complements their outfit.

Whether it’s a stunning fantasy ball gown or a meticulously crafted historical accessory, this month’s feature shows off her creativity and talent in a myriad of ways! Though she only launched her shop a few years ago, Nastassia of Tiger Lily’s Threads has been creating beautiful things for far longer.

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With dreamy and evocative photography­—and even dreamier creations—exploring the Instagram and website for this month’s feature is an inspirational feast for the eyes!

The Belle Epoque is known for elegant fashions and exaggerated silhouettes that marry naturalistic designs with artistic flair, and if you are looking to add some of those graceful, sweeping lines to your own wardrobe (historical or modern), this month’s feature is the perfect place to start.