Tracing a Trend: ‘Historical Romance’

An Antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury’

It’s not exactly new, but you might want to call the ‘Historical Romance’ trend, the current antidote to ‘Quiet Luxury.’ Chiffon, tulle, voile and lace are used in big frothy volumes that emulate the crinolines of the Victorian Age. Maybe we think of them as being in black, but It is interesting to note that before the death of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband, Prince Albert, society ladies wore dresses in bright colors!