Young designers examine famous monarch portraits and costume books, create a design for the emperor, examine fabric samples and choose a type and color for their costume. They sketch the costume and present it in a class fashion show.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a PowerPoint presentation on Costume Design including its bases in text and vision, colors, and line and silhouette. A worksheet for students is also provided.

Explore fashion from the 1700's with the slideshow. Includes a discussion of popular styles, textiles and silhouettes.