Rhenns Ramblings

New Loves for Valentines

hew, our dance card is full here! And we couldnt be happier. Several custom requests-yea! As well, we have several planned projects for the store custom options and ready to ship. We welcomed, formally, Adele Bedard as a creator of Elizabethan gloves. And we followed Kay Davis as she moved from our shop to her very own on Etsy: Davis Creations . Kay has produced several pieces that can compliment some of our Designs by Rhenn products. Right now she is exploring the world of Steampunk, but has plans to delve into historical areas and other eclectic ideas.

Elizabethan Gauntlet Gloves, created by Adele Bedard., 2011

Designs by Rhenn

We released one new design that can be customed as well as a ready to ship for a mans court wear . And we have a new upcycle really very exciting as it is an upcycled Steampunk Elven design.

Volume 2, Issue 1

January 2012

In this issue:
New Loves for Valentines New Product Getting to Know Adele Bedard Doublet or Jerkin Calendar for Ren Fests in Feb
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Special points of interest:

1550-1600 in Fashion.

Newsletter Archives. Elizabethan Coats and Jerkins.

New Product

This has been on the back burner since last summer and is now finally unveiled! A full court wardrobe: doublet, sleeves, paned slops, and cod piece. The ready-to-ship is a mans large/ 36.

This is our second in the elven upcycle series, but weve added a twist: a touch of steampunk gears. Look for more Steampunk Upcycle from us in the future.

We have had these ready to add to the shop, but had to have some details ironed before we felt comfortable offering them. Look for the new listing within the next week or two. (Wish I had my model home again.)

Designs by Rhenn

Getting to Know Adele Bedard

Current Work

C/O Darcien Balog 6273 Bandolero Dr El Paso TX 79912 Tel: 915-996-1533 E-mail: designs.by.rhenn@gmail.com

Our newest designing partner, Adele, brings years of historical research and experience to our partnership. She is an actress and seamstress and grandmother.

In addition to the custom requests, we are hoping to unveil the first of our Upcycle Faerie design and maybe even a variation of gloves.

After the faerie the lineup includes another We met in the spring of 2010 when she commans court wardrobe, Peter, upcycle Elven missioned me to make a simple partlet. Our design, Umta, and more cod piece options relationship blossomed from there and we have custom and ready-to-ship. worked on all sorts of renaissance wardrobe pieces, from doublets and corsets to sleeves and skirts. Currently, she participates each year with the Maryland Renaissance Festival among other activities.

A Jerkin is worn over the doublet.

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Doublet or Jerkin?
As I understand the difference between a doublet or jerkin follows thus: the doublet is a jacket worn close to the body and the jerkin is the outer vest or doublet often seen in period portraits. I have seen sleeves attached to the doublet and others attached to the jerkin. I favor the look of sleeves attached to the doublet and a sleeveless jerkin over it. Mans Doublet, with contrasting One of the reasons for this is due to the sleeves. STEVE, 2012 summer ren faire season I feel it is easier to shed the sleeveless jerkin in the heat.
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Orange doublet with sleeves and a black jerkin. CHUCK, 2009

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READ TO SHIP...
READY TO WEAR

Our Upcycle and some historical wardrobes are ready to ship come check it out!

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