Sébastien Passot - Le Tailleur Sincère

28/11/2024

It is always a delight to (re)discover and help packing these clothes from Alan and Vanessa Hopkins' Costume Trust, of which I am also a trustee. Here are some examples of mens- and womenswear from the 18th century and one striking yellow gown c.1810.

You can find out more about their collection of clothing from c.1700 to c.1950, by visiting https://hopkinscostumetrust.org , where you can also buy the 3 volumes Footwear, Headwear and Waistcoats.

22/09/2024

A c.1650 Dutch lady's gown made earlier this year for based on their portrait of a woman by De Jongh. Pair of covered stays/bodies and petticoat in wool satin, partlet, cuffs and kerchief in fine linen baptist with modern lace imitating 17th century lace.

                                  #1650     

09/09/2024

Firebrand is finally out in cinema in the UK since last Friday!
Here are a couple of jerkins I stitched for Jude Law as Henry VIII, costume design Michael O'Connor. The red jerkin is currently on display in the RED exhibition at The School in London until 13th October.

Jude Law's costumes were made at The School of Historical Dress by the talentedcostumes.et.broderies .colls1
Under the guidance of Jenny Tiramani.

The machine embroideries were outsourced to different makers in UK and Europe.

27/06/2024

25/06/2024

Fabrics for sale!
I'm still destashing some of my stock, shipping internationally from the UK (price does not include postage), payment Paypal or transfer, contact me in DM. You can find more photos and details on my page (link in bio) under photos albums.

STILL AVAILABLE
5. Wool flannel, 430cm / 169" £120
6. Polyester damask, 110cm / 43" £ 12
7. Bouclé wool (width cut, 95cm), 100cm £10
9. Textured silk+CO+WO from Pongees, 380cm / 149", £70 (retail price £45)
11. Thick brushed wool jersey, 170cm / 67" £15
12. Textured silk mix, 5m / 5 1/2 yards, £95
13. Suiting twill (unknown poly mix), 150cm / 58" £15
16. Crushed polyester taffeta, 270cm / 106" £12

19/06/2024

An oldie also displayed in "L'étoffe des Flamands" in Musées d'Angers , this reconstructed ensemble made in 2015, based on the outrageous 1660s French fashion. It was very much inspired by these two Dutch paintings in Musée du Louvre and MSK Gent , as well as the Verney suit in Claydon House, National Trust . It comprises a very ample shirt, a doublet, petticoat breeches (over tighter fitting under-breeches), a short cloak, a falling band with needle lace and of course a lot of ribbons...

#1660

11/06/2024

A Dutch couple c.1625, in the last stage of the exhibition "L'étoffe des Flamands", from 12 June to 22 September in Angers, France

                                    #1625   

25/04/2024

A silvery silk gown with a fur collar for Jude Law as Henry VIII in Firebrand, costume design Michael O'Connor. Even though the ribbed fabric had no metal thread in it, it was so "bouncy" that it really did look like silver tissue.



Costumes for Jude Law made by the talented team at The school of historical dress :
Aurélie Noble Adrien Chombart de Lauwe Lou Lara Jane Martinez Paweł Tomaszewski Jordan Colls Allium Threads White Rabbit Lynens

19/04/2024

Inside and outside view of the c.1640 bodice from the previous reel. Silk brocaded with lurex imitating silver, lined with silk satin and lightly b***d.

 

15/04/2024

A couple of weeks ago, Firebrand was released (in France) starring Jude Law as Henry VIII.
We made several sets of clothes for him with my friends and colleagues at The School of Historical Dress, for costume designer Michael O'Connor. Amongst other things that I will post later on, I made this long gown in purple silk velvet lined with silk satin and fur.


With the talents ofcostumes.et.broderies .colls1 White Rabbit Lynens The school of historical dress
Jewelled clasps by Danegeld historic jewellery

11/04/2024

Throwback Thursday : an Arlequin costume based on the first publications of the character. For an exhibition on theatre during Renaissance in 2018, Ecouen.

Leather mask custom made by

                   

31/03/2024

29/03/2024

SPRING SALE! I'm destashing some of my costumes (both reconstructed and antiques) and fabrics. You can find them all listed in my Photos Albums.
Shipping worldwide from the UK.
Payment by Paypal or bank transfer.