View this post on Instagram Last weeks sold out Harvest High Tea at @NorwoodClub was a true fabulous event. Here are just a few incredible photos by @NinaGalicheva.NYC! For more check the ??LINK IN...
I made this red velvet gown for Costume college “Dressing the Royals” Gala. Here are the final images from Costume college:
Structuring Fashion Conference in Munich, Germany takes place this September at the Bayerisches National Museum. I am very excited to be attending with many colleagues, people I’ve admired forever, and many Livejournal friends I’ve...
Here are two examples of Victorian fans Lynn has made. The pink paper one has kits available to purchase. Here is a lovely custom silk and lace fan: Keep an eye on on Lynn’s...
I decided to do an update on my Lily of the Valley gown and do an alternate styling. A new ruffle was added at the hemline to coordinate with the sleeve treatment. I removed...
The Art deco preservation ball had a lovely photographer,MementoMode: With my lovely friend Amelia:
Check out my images from the Art Deco Preservation Ball Art Deco preservation ball on my Tavan photography site.
I’ve been enjoying attending the SF Speakeasy over the past two years, so many visits! This time I went with one of my best friends, Rene and we both managed to take a few...
Day 3- picked up my custom Moretta mask in blue -My new Lily of the valley gown fully handsewn #18thcenturyfashion #18thcentury #moretta #mask #carnevale2018 #carnevale #silk #handsewn #bells #lace #venezia A post shared by...
I had a lovely time in my revamped blue frock with additional waist belt. I also used my new fan by Lynn Mcmasters in a coordinating blue shade throughout Dickens fair as well as...
Visiting @americanduchess @missroyalvintage -geeking out over shoes and gowns. I managed to buy my first fabric of the new year- thank you Lauren! 💗💗💗💚💗💗💗#Reno #americanduchess A post shared by LT Laurie Tavan (@ltlaurietavan) on...
Photograph: Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland copyright Philip Pavliger This year for Royals day I planned to deck out the Queen more than ever before. As director again this...
Here is a link to my set of images from Dickens fair this year 2017 Dickens Fair Photos A bit of PINK the Flora Finching gown that debuted this season!
Photo courtesy of and copyright Philip Pavliger The King George IV State Diadem is the newest reproduction crown in our arsenal for Dickens fair Royals: “The diadem was worn during the coronation procession of...
A bit darker @threnodyinvelvet thank you @iberianblackarts – #darkbeauty #goth #gothgirl #gothbeauty #fairytale #corsetry #corset #horned #hornedgod #fantasy #wicked #darkforest #THEDARKARTISTRIES #fantasycostuming #longhair #windmachine #snakering #makeover #makeup #iberianblackarts #blackcorset #halfmoonmanicure #wavyhair #darkfantasy #bandalettes #curvykate...
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Hi, I'm Laurie Tavan. I create costuming and corsetry for fun. Stick around for a behind-the-scenes look into my workshop, photography, acting, and travel.
