Participating in historical reenactments allows you to experience the fashions and etiquette of a time long ago or, in some cases, not so long ago. When a man tipped his hat, or a lady allowed a man to hold a door. The world, if even in our imagination, was a kinder and gentler place.
Before CoVid19, we rushed from one obligation to the next. In this continuing mad rushing about, did we forget what it felt like to surround ourselves with the elegance and romance we so richly deserve?
Twenty years ago, by chance or divine intervention, I shyly entered the world of historical reenacting, where I met Blanche Burton, the namesake for Blanche's Place.
Blanche's Place began with the dream of creating more than just another website. Catering to historical reenactors, in the beginning, Blanches Place today offers beautiful vintage-inspired clothing and personalized old fashioned service.
With many historic events postponed, business is slower. I thought it would be fun to introduce you to the vendors who supply our fantastic clothing.
Vendor Spotlight-Inga Nataya
Inga Nataya, famous for her romantic "Titanic" inspired dresses, is one of our best-selling designers, and one of the first brands we introduced. Nataya is the definition of vintage romance. Slipping on a Nataya creation is taking a step back in time, if only for an evening.
Today Nataya recreates the best of the Titanic, Downton Abbey, and The Great Gatsby 1920s vintage inspired aesthetic.
Whenever Nataya's marvelous creations are on display, a mist of wonder hangs in the air. A myriad of details sprinkle the dress, and yet it all appears airy light while blending Belle Epoch, Baroque, and oriental ornaments, what connoisseurs acclaim as "Wearable Art." From Ann Hathaway to Katie Holmes, some of the world's most discerning women have shined in Nataya.
At an early age, Nataya showed broad artistic inclinations. At 11, she was making her first dresses from handy materials and accessories. Interiors are also an art and an inspiration to her, all carefully dotted with her paintings.
Her life began in a remote corner of the globe, in Tashkent, then the capital of the Soviet Republic of Uzbekistan. From architecture to craftsmanship, the Place was a rare fusion of the Western European, Russian, and Oriental influences.
After settling in California as a teenager and indulging in several art forms, Nataya finally found her calling by bringing art and passion to women's attire - seeking to fully unlock the glow of every woman and to make every woman exude inspiration to herself and others. Nataya, an every day Wearable Art fashion phenomenon, was born.
In recent years Nataya has been dividing her time between Paris, Rome, and Los Angeles courting the muse in the fabric of beauty of France, Italy, and California to the everyday delight of women everywhere.
Nataya designs brought romantic elegance alive for our many brides and bridal parties. Make an unforgettable impression at your next function, tea, or any occasion where you want to be that step above the ordinary.
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