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Regencycore is an aesthetic based on the Regency era of the United Kingdom. The formal Regency era lasted from 1811 to 1820 AD, but the period from 1795 to 1837 AD is also sometimes regarded as part of the Regency era. {{Aesthetic|image1=Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini.jpg|decade_of_origin=Regency era|key_colours=Pastels|key_values=Elegance, the arts|related_aesthetics=[[Victorian]]}}
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The formal Regency era lasted from 1811 to 1820 AD, but the period from 1795 to 1837 AD is also sometimes regarded as part of the Regency era. Technically the term Regency refers to a time period in British history, but it is commonly applied to the same time period in other countries, such as France, Russia, and the United States, because of the wide reach of the aesthetic. In the US, this time period is sometimes referred to as the Federalist Era. {{Aesthetic|image1=Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini.jpg|decade_of_origin=Regency era|key_colours=Pastels|key_values=Elegance, the arts|related_aesthetics=[[Classicism]]<br>
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[[Light Academia]]<br>
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[[Rococo]]<br>
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[[Romantic Academia]]<br>
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[[Victorian]]}}
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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The fashion and artistic design of the Regency era was heavily influenced by archeological finds. Ancient Greek clothing influenced women's fashion and design motifs from pottery and furniture were copied.
   
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The Regency aesthetic experienced a revival in the early 1900s due to Kate Greenaway's illustrations in children's books, and much later in 2021 with the release of the Bridgerton Netflix series.<br />
 
== Visuals ==
  
== Visuals ==
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Regency visuals are often focused on elegance and grace.
   
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* Tea cups
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* Balls/dancing
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* Feathers
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* Flowers
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* Gardens
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* Carriages
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* Letters
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* Pianoforte
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*Wedgewood pottery
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== Fashion ==
  
== Fashion ==
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Traditional regencycore dresses is characterised by gauzy, loose skirts and an empire silhouette.
 
   
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== Entertainment/Media ==
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=== Women ===
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Traditional regency dresses are characterized by loose, gauzy skirts and an empire silhouette. They normally tend to be in pastels. Accessories include gloves, necklaces, bonnets, shawls/wraps, headpieces, parasols, and fans.
   
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'''Brands'''
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=== Book ===
  
   
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* [https://www.historicalemporium.com/search/?q=regency Historical Emporium]
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* Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
  
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* [https://www.shoplillou.com/ Lillou]
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* Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn
  
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* [https://maisonamory.com/ Maison Amory]
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* [https://recollections.biz/clothing/Regency.html Recollections]
   
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=== Film ===
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=== Men ===
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Men's fashion included top hats, cravats, shirts with high collars, waistcoats, frock coats, tight fitting breeches, and riding boots. Zack Pinset is a rare example of a man who exclusively wears Regency men's fashion.
   
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'''Brands'''
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* Bridgerton (Netflix show)
  
   
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* [https://www.historicalemporium.com/search/?q=regency Historical Emporium]
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=== Music ===
  
   
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== Media ==
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=== Regency Era ===
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==== Literature ====
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*Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811)
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*Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
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*Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814)
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*Emma by Jane Austen (1815)
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==== Music ====
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKMbudFohKs 12 German Dances, WoO8 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1795)]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHKpYTzDO9I 12 German Dances, WoO13 - Ludwig van Beethoven (1792-1797)]
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=== Regency-Inspired ===
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==== Literature ====
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The Regency era is a popular setting for historical romance novels.
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* Georgette Heyer novels
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*Austenland by Shannon Hale
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*Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn (2000-2013)
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*Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
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*Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
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*The Season by Sarah Maclean
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*Cecelia and Kate series by Patricia C. Wrede
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*Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
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==== Film ====
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*Princess Caraboo (1994)
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*Pride & Prejudice (1995)
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*Sense & Sensibility (1995)
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*Pride & Prejudice (2005)
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*Becoming Jane (2007)
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*War and Peace (2007)
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*Lost in Austen (2008)
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*Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
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*Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (2015)
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*Love & Friendship (2016)
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*Vanity Fair (2018)
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*Sanditon (2019)
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*Mr Malcolm's List
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*Emma (2020)
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*Bridgerton [Netflix show] (2020)
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==== Reality TV ====
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*Regency House Party (2004)
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== Activities ==
  
== Activities ==
   
 
* Taking a walk in the garden
  
* Taking a walk in the garden
 
* Debutante balls
  
* Debutante balls
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*Painting
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*Playing the pianoforte
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*Hand writing letters
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*Reading
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*Drinking tea
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*Browsing clothes (dresses, bonnets, gloves, jewellery, etc)
   
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== Gallery ==
  
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
  
<gallery>
 
File:Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini.jpg|Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini
  
File:Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini.jpg|Eavesdropping by Vittorio Reggianini
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File:Emma(2020).jpg|Emma (2020)
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</gallery>
  
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File:Daphne blue dress (Bridgerton).png|Daphne (Bridgerton 2020)
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File:Lydia & Elizabeth Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005).jpg|Lydia & Elizabeth Bennet (Pride & Prejudice 2005)
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File:Fashion plate (evening dress) by Rudolph Ackermann.jpg|Fashion plate (evening dress) by Rudolph Ackermann
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</gallery><br />
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== Resources ==
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*[https://janeausten.co.uk/ Jane Austen Centre]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W36w-PT9ic Getting Dressed - Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra (1810)]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91sRADqHQlM Getting Dressed in 1816 - Mary Shelley]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T1D_C2Zmak Historical Costume In A Day: Regency]
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*[https://www.instagram.com/pinsent_tailoring/ Zack Pinsent Instagram]
   
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== References ==
  
 
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== References ==
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_era Regency Era on Wikipedia]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1795%E2%80%931820_in_Western_fashion 1795–1820 in Western fashion]
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*[https://www.tatler.com/article/bridgerton-popularity-sees-rise-in-searches-for-corsets-and-other-regency-clothing Bridgerton's popularity sees rise in searches for corsets, headbands and afternoon tea sets]
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*[https://www.tatler.com/article/bridgerton-inspires-rise-in-antique-furniture-popularity Rise in popularity of antique Regency furniture down to Bridgerton]
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[[Category:History]]
  
[[Category:History]]
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[[Category:Fashion]]
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[[Category:Visual]]
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[[Category:Needs work]]

Revision as of 12:23, 13 September 2021

The formal Regency era lasted from 1811 to 1820 AD, but the period from 1795 to 1837 AD is also sometimes regarded as part of the Regency era. Technically the term Regency refers to a time period in British history, but it is commonly applied to the same time period in other countries, such as France, Russia, and the United States, because of the wide reach of the aesthetic. In the US, this time period is sometimes referred to as the Federalist Era.

History

The fashion and artistic design of the Regency era was heavily influenced by archeological finds. Ancient Greek clothing influenced women's fashion and design motifs from pottery and furniture were copied.

The Regency aesthetic experienced a revival in the early 1900s due to Kate Greenaway's illustrations in children's books, and much later in 2021 with the release of the Bridgerton Netflix series.

Visuals

Regency visuals are often focused on elegance and grace.

  • Tea cups
  • Balls/dancing
  • Feathers
  • Flowers
  • Gardens
  • Carriages
  • Letters
  • Pianoforte
  • Wedgewood pottery


Fashion

Women

Traditional regency dresses are characterized by loose, gauzy skirts and an empire silhouette. They normally tend to be in pastels. Accessories include gloves, necklaces, bonnets, shawls/wraps, headpieces, parasols, and fans.

Brands

Men

Men's fashion included top hats, cravats, shirts with high collars, waistcoats, frock coats, tight fitting breeches, and riding boots. Zack Pinset is a rare example of a man who exclusively wears Regency men's fashion.

Brands


Media

Regency Era

Literature

  • Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811)
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813)
  • Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814)
  • Emma by Jane Austen (1815)

Music

Regency-Inspired

Literature

The Regency era is a popular setting for historical romance novels.

  • Georgette Heyer novels
  • Austenland by Shannon Hale
  • Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn (2000-2013)
  • Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
  • Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
  • The Season by Sarah Maclean
  • Cecelia and Kate series by Patricia C. Wrede
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Film

  • Princess Caraboo (1994)
  • Pride & Prejudice (1995)
  • Sense & Sensibility (1995)
  • Pride & Prejudice (2005)
  • Becoming Jane (2007)
  • War and Peace (2007)
  • Lost in Austen (2008)
  • Death Comes to Pemberley (2013)
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (2015)
  • Love & Friendship (2016)
  • Vanity Fair (2018)
  • Sanditon (2019)
  • Mr Malcolm's List
  • Emma (2020)
  • Bridgerton [Netflix show] (2020)

Reality TV

  • Regency House Party (2004)


Activities

  • Taking a walk in the garden
  • Debutante balls
  • Painting
  • Playing the pianoforte
  • Hand writing letters
  • Reading
  • Drinking tea
  • Browsing clothes (dresses, bonnets, gloves, jewellery, etc)


Gallery


Resources


References

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