Project: Sirin and Alkonost

Made: April 2016

Designed For: The Art of Fashion 

Background: The two dresses were based on the painting Sirin and Alkonost by Viktor Vasnetsov.

Construction: 
Crown- Wire on top covered with fabric and feathers.  This is all attached to a headband.

Sirin Dress- Consists of a light blue and cream colored high-low skirt, a dark blue corseted top that meets right below the bust, and a light cream colored cover for the top with light blue chiffon sleeves. 

Alkonost Dress - Consists of a high-low skirt covered in dark blue lace, topped with another high-low skirt that is black with scalloped edges.  The top is a corset with the top draped with black fabric and scalloped edges, and light gray chiffon sleeves.