[caption id="attachment_8102" align="alignleft" width="300"] Disney release their new version of Cinderella in early 2015.[/caption]
This week Disney have released the first trailer for the much anticipated remake of the classic fairytale Cinderella starring Cate Blanchett. The cast of Disney Princesses have delighted and enthralled many generations of girls (and boys!) and with the huge success of last year's Frozen starring Princess Elsa we have witnessed a huge rise in the sale of princess inspired Fabrics as parents, dressmakers and costume designers look to emulate the classic elegance of the princesses. Due for release in March 2015, Cinderella is already tipped to be one of the biggest movies of the coming year and for Oscar winning costume designer Sandy Powell, the reinvention of Cinderella for the modern age has proven to be something of a challenge but one that any costume designer would relish. Sandy grew up in Brixton where she still lives and would pass her time exploring the Fabric shops of the West Indian communities; this cultural influence and her expert knowledge of historical costume have resulted in a distinctly 19th century feel for this timeless fairytale.
[caption id="attachment_8103" align="alignright" width="243"] The "Let It Go' dress has proven to be one of the most popular projects with our customers this year.[/caption]
Last year's smash hit Frozen was possibly without doubt the most successful Disney movie for a generation and as a consequence we have seen an enormous rise in the sale of Fabrics such as economy satin and chiffon in varying shades of blue. These Fabrics are perfect for recreating the popular ice costume which features in the movies most famous seen as Princess Elsa is seen singing the popular 'Let It Go'. Our azure micro fibre is the perfect shade Fabric for creating the base of the top and is often paired with or aptly-named ice blue organza fabric. Many of our customers have gone the extra mile for their little princesses and spent hours gluing hundreds of beads, sequins and gems for an authentic Elsa outfit. In the coronation scene, Elsa is seen wearing a gorgeous turquoise outfit with beautiful embroidery, our stunning georgette Fabric paired with berisfords ribbon is the perfect choice for recreating this stunning costume.
Cinderella is most famous for the stunning pale blue ball gown, created in the film with one wave of her fairy godmother's magic wand. In reality, accurately recreating this gorgeous gown is a little bit more complicated than that and may require some basic skills in corseting. Of course it is always possible to simplify a design and with our beautiful Fabrics you can create a show stopping piece at low cost. Our economy satin Fabrics are ideal paired with our excellent quality tulle are stunning quality Fabrics which will have your princesses looking beautiful until well after the clock strikes twelve!
Of course, you could always buy your princess her special outfit off the rack but we firmly believe there is something extra special about a costume hand made with love. The internet is awash with simple tutorials and step by step guides from both professional and hobby costume makers so if you have yet to take your first steps into the world of costume making, Disney Princess costumes made from our fabulous selection of Fabrics are the perfect place to start.