The description like always is accurate and the epic fantasy touches the limits that no other book has ever touched, it surely has a good deal for action lovers as well as the lovers of fantasy stories. The princess along with her men goes beyond the limit to achieve something that was considered impossible. Thus the evil raiders bring out the devil that was always there in the hearts of mankind. The princess and her knight develop a poison for the sorceress and the men that came from the mountains of the moon, the poison not only works as a tool for killing but also shows the evil plot and hatred of the two for the sorceress and her men. This time the story becomes deadly as deceptive methods are used in order to gain control of the throne.
The iron throne of the seven kingdoms awaits the true king, the one who possesses the ability to conquer all. The comet, in the beginning, works as the symbol of war as it possesses the color of blood and flame that makes it apparent for each state and its heroes that war is near. The previous bloodshed and the mysteries behind the myths open in front of us in this second chapter as we move toward the war of the ages.
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E.1432-1957 1900sįor most of the first decade of the 20th century, fashion mainly showed seasonal modifications rather than any fundamental changes.Roy Dotrice’s voice strikes our ears once again in this second episode of the series by George R.R. However, as the century unfolded, the concept of the 'natural figure' banished the corseted and exaggerated S-shaped figure that was fashionable at the beginning of the decade. 'Originality and Opulence': the House of Paquin These innovations, a significant liberation for women, were accompanied by the introduction of strong and vibrant colours. In 1890 Jeanne Paquin (1869 - 1936) and her husband Isidore Paquin opened their Maison de Couture Rue de la Paix in Paris, close to the celebrated House of Worth. Paquin soon became famous for introducing coloured lining to otherwise mournful looking black coats, and for adding embellishments of lace or rich embroidery to black dresses. The innovative yet subtle use of furs became one of the house's trademarks. In an age when fashion advertising was in still in its infancy, Jeanne Paquin was the first couturier to send mannequins to the trend-setting and trend-spotting races at Longchamp and Chantilly. In 1900 Jeanne Paquin was elected president of the Fashion Section for the Universal Exhibition and, throughout her career, many of her creations participated to those international fairs. The originality and opulence of Paquin's designs soon bolstered the international reputation of the fashion house. One of her greatest achievements was the opening of foreign branches in Buenos Aires, Madrid and London - she was the first Parisian couturier to take this step and many followed her lead. She was the first woman in her field to be awarded the Légion d'Honneur in 1913.Īt Jeanne Paquin's death in 1936, the house passed into the hands of the Spanish couturier Antonio Canovas del Castillo. Paquin bought the House of Worth in 1953 but closed its doors on 1 July 1956. The V&A has a magnificent collection of Paquin sketch books, ranging from 1897 to 1956.
There is a pencil inscription 'Reginella' on the right hand side of the model. This could refer to the name of the dress, model or have some relation to a particular customer. The bottle green design is enhanced by the elaborate lace work adorning the cuffs and shoulder area of the dress. This design was created for the Summer collection 1908. This design if compared to earlier ones by Paquin, seems to show a straighter and slimmer silhouette which was becoming increasingly fashionable towards the end of the decade. The new high-waisted and shorter-skirted designs introduced by Paul Poiret were a main cause for this change. During their life time Poiret and Paquin remained fierce competitors.
The 1910s were a period of dramatic change in fashion.
Though many trends had their roots in fashions of the previous decade, the First World War cemented the move towards more practical, less restrictive clothing. As women were called into factories and offices, fashionable dress simplified and shortened.
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