![]() ![]() Whilst they now enjoy Saturday evenings spent toasting to the midnight air (with champagne, to keep it historically accurate), this wasn’t always the way. So, for those looking to emulate the opulence of Bridgerton ’s mixers and stirrers, look no further than your trusty glovemakers at Cornelia James… To accessorise the many styles of classic regency dress, Ellen selected a number of our tulle, silk and satin opera gloves to form a match made in costume drama heaven. And whilst Cornelia James wasn’t exactly trading over two centuries ago, Emmy-winning costume designer Ellen Mirojnick made sure that our dearly begloved would still have a shot at finding love during the salacious soirées. Set in London’s Mayfair during the year 1813, it’s mainly told from the perspective of bright-eyed Daphne Bridgerton as she navigates her unorthodox relationship with ‘suitor’ Duke Simon Basset during the ‘social season’ – an annual period in which the elite would host formal events to introduce their children to the world, hoping to find them someone to marry. A world of hushed voices, flamboyant courtships, hurried matchmaking and excellent accessories (if we do say so ourselves), Bridgerton has been nothing short of a triumph – with 82 million accounts tuning in to watch the show during the first four weeks following its release. Despite the prudence of the history books, the Regency period (circa 1811 – 1820) was a time swathed in scandal – or at least, that’s what everyone’s favourite Netflix period drama, Bridgerton, would have us believe. In the scalding words of everyone’s favourite gossip, Lady Whistledown, ‘You do not know me, and rest assured, you never shall.’ That’s right – if you thought the Upper East Siders of Gossip Girl were the ones to invent a good bit of tittle-tattle in the noughties, think again. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £) ![]()
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