KV22:Dress code
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Attire
The dress code specified in the invitation is Stylishly Spiegeltent
What is the Spiegeltent?
The "Famous" Spiegeltent refers to a 1920's era Belgian mirrored ("spiegel" = mirror) cabaret tent that visits Melbourne very year to herald the start of the Melbourne International Arts Festival. Spiegeltents are the style of venue (mirrored cabaret tents) and Famous is the name of this particular one that visits Melbourne. It is also one of the key attractions for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Spiegeltent plays host to a combination of music, cabaret, burlesque, circus and comedy events whenever it's touring around the world.
Read more at The Famous Spiegeltent website
Why did you choose Stylishly Spiegeltent?
How do you come dressed in Stylishly Spiegeltent?
Well there isn't a set formula really! Anything goes so long as it has the look and feel of something that would call the Spiegeltent home. This can range from cabaret to burlesque or even circus! I've provided some suggestions below but it is by no means limited to the list below - let your imagination run wild! However, that said, if I see anyone in a corporate power suit with a pink tie, untold punishment (probably involving a whip) will be exacted to the entertainment of everyone else.
So lets summarize:
The Stylishly Spiegeltent look is a balance between:
- Vintage attire
- Being slightly racey and saucy
- Leaving something for the imagination
- Well dressed - elegant
- Understated fashion
- Over the top outfits
Confused? :)
Gentlemen
As always, gents tend to have a easier selection than the ladies.
The Spiegeltent staff look
Other looks
There are other looks that you can try to replicate - anything from a movie that is based in the 1920-1950 period is fine. These include Chicago, Moulin Rouge, The Phantom (1996). Remember you can come in anything that could call the Spiegeltent home - circus, cabaret or burlesque.
I strongly recommend a visit to Anton's on Level 3 of Melbourne Central just for ideas and a little fun playing dress ups.
Looks to avoid
Generally, avoid anything metro and overly corporate (eg. modern power suits). If you want to add a little personal flair go ahead but a pink shirt or tie probably isn't the way to go.
- Gangster look (black suit, white pinstripes with a black hat, white band)
- Thick striped shirts or ties in bold colours
- Pink
Dames
- Spiegelstaff
- Dressy
- Cabaret
- Burlesque
- Chicago
- Moulin Rouge
Feathers Lace Red + White Red + Black
