A fashion historian, Raisa Britannia, analyzes the accuracy of Elsa and Anna's outfits in the Disney movie Frozen. The movie is set in 1840s Norway, and Raisa breaks down each layer of their clothing, from undergarments to outerwear.
For Elsa's coronation outfit, Raisa notes that the silhouette is too narrow, the sleeves are inaccurate, and the color is wrong. She explains that a traditional Norwegian court gown would have a fuller skirt, a shorter sleeve, and a white or gold color scheme.
For Anna's outfit, Raisa praises the animators for incorporating elements of traditional Norwegian folk clothing, such as the embroidery and the shape of the bodice. However, she notes that the color of the cape is inaccurate, as the bright magenta dye was not available until 1856. She also points out that the boots Anna wears are not accurate, as they would have been made of reindeer skin and had a curled toe.
Overall, Raisa concludes that while the animators took some creative liberties with the costumes, they did a great job of incorporating elements of traditional Norwegian clothing and making the characters look accessible and attractive to modern audiences.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Disney movie Frozen is set in the 1840s in Norway.
2. The town of Arendelle in Frozen is named after the Norwegian town of Arendelle.
3. The story of Frozen is based on the fairy tale "The Snow Queen" written in 1844.
4. In the 19th century, Norway and Sweden were united under one monarch.
5. Queen Josephine of Leuchtenberg was the Queen of Norway and Sweden in 1844.
6. Elsa's coronation gown in Frozen is inaccurate, with a silhouette that is too narrow and sleeves that are not typical of the time period.
7. In the 1840s, women's undergarments consisted of a chemise, drawers, and stockings.
8. Women's corsets in the 19th century were hourglass-shaped and often featured tight lacing.
9. Petticoats were a necessary part of women's clothing in the 19th century, with the bottom petticoat often made of horsehair.
10. The outermost petticoat was typically white and made of cotton or linen.
11. Court gowns in the 19th century were typically white and featured a bodice, skirt, and train.
12. European monarchs often wore white coronation garb as a symbol of purity and divinity.
13. Queen Josephine's coronation gown featured a diamond tiara and a long cape.
14. Elsa's coronation cape in Frozen is similar to Queen Josephine's, but the magenta color is inaccurate.
15. Anna's outfit in Frozen is inspired by traditional Norwegian folk clothing, specifically the "Bunad" costume.
16. The Bunad costume typically features a white shirt, a decorated bodice, and a full skirt.
17. The embroidery on Anna's costume is similar to traditional Norwegian "Russemling" embroidery.
18. The cape worn by Anna in Frozen is an inaccurate color, as the discovery of synthetic dyes in 1856 made it possible to create the color "Mauve".
19. The clasp on Anna's cape is a reference to traditional Norwegian silver making, specifically the "Solia" tradition.
20. Winter boots in Norway were typically made of reindeer skin, not leather.
21. The shoes worn by Anna in Frozen are similar to traditional Sami shoes, but with the addition of a heel.
22. Long braids were a common hairstyle for young Norwegian women in the 19th century.
23. Each "Bunad" costume had a unique form of headwear, which Anna's small cap resembles.
24. The animators of Frozen did a good job incorporating elements of traditional Norwegian clothing, but made some departures from historical accuracy to suit modern sensibilities.