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Glitz, Glamour, and Grit: Exploring The History of Female Aerial Circus Costume

Jun 21, 2021
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This presentation, part of The Ringling's New Perspectives on Women & the Historic Circus series, explores the costumes of female aerialists from the late 1800s to the present day. From aesthetics to functional considerations for movement, these garments require special attention to detail and are designed to complement the performance. From corsets and crinolines to leotards and Lycra, aerial costumes have evolved considerably while maintaining the glamour and prestige of the performance. Circus costume designer and researcher Jenny Leigh Du Puis provides a tour through the wardrobe of female aerialists past and present.


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velicelik93
3 days ago
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xin wang
4 days ago

I really enjoyed this look at how female aerial costumes evolved from corsets and crinolines to leotards and Lycra-it's such a practical way to see circus history beyond just the glitz. Did you know you can also estimate 925 silver scrap value for sterling jewelry and flatware by weight, spot price, melt value, and realistic buyer payout percentage? The 925 scrap silver value and current silver scrap price trends are pretty relevant when you think about how much metal detail went into those vintage costumes, right?

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sergio modric
5 days ago

Really enjoyed this look at how female aerial costumes have changed alongside performance demands. The balance between glamour, movement, safety, and visual identity is especially fascinating. I was reminded of how much thoughtful design matters in performance, much like the attention to detail discussed by attn 2 detail . The historical progression from corsets and crinolines to modern fabrics makes the subject memorable.

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Charles
Aug 22

The jump from corsets and crinolines to leotards and Lycra is such a neat way to track what the apparatus actually demanded of the body. Costume history usually gets treated as decoration, so hearing Jenny Leigh Du Puis frame it around movement and function is refreshing. Female aerialists deserve this kind of technical reading. Saving the series link next to my Choicer Voicer Packs research notes for later.

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