#aimée croysdill

[aworldofpattern]

For her Bridgerton S3 promo appearance in Galway City, Nicola Coughlan wore a custom crochet top by Galway designer Colin Burke.

Full marks for making adventurous fashion choices, and I love the sleeves (a Burke signature), but the front just doesn't fit - the bra bit really isn't doing those perfect breasts justice, the waistband is baggy, and you can see her shapewear through the cutout!

I wonder if the round shapes of the bra cups are a reference to the traditional crocheted buttons made for Irish crochet garments?

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nicola coughlan at the 2024 harper’s bazaar woman of the year awards

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Nicola posted a picture with Ellie Bamber and Aimée Croysdill to her ig story.

“Obviously @/aimeecroysdill throws the chicest Christmas parties.”

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Nicola Coughlan dressed in custom Danielle Frankel and Chopard, by stylist Aimée Croysdill

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I'd love to hear a breakdown of why you chose your top 3 for best dressed women that followed the theme. I really like who you chose.

Combining these two since they kind of touch on the same topic.

If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you might have seen me mention once or twice that the bustle era, which roughly coincides with the Gilded Age, being perhaps my favorite era in fashion history of all time. Naturally, I was VERY excited to see what people brought to the table. And like almost all of the internet, I was sorely disappointed.

For the non USA/non history lovers out there, the Gilded Age lasted roughly from the 1870s to 1900s ish. It was the time when industrialists like the Vanderbilts, Carnegies, and Morgans rapidly rose to the top due to their exploitation of the working class. There’s all sorts of social commentary that could have come out of a theme like this, but quite frankly, it was all very mediocre. I think that’s what made the top ten truly stand out this year. Unlike Heavenly Bodies, the competition wasn’t stiff.

LIZZO IN THOM BROWNE

Everybody say it with me now: THANK YOU LIZZO!!!

THIS is the level of couture and opulence I was expecting. The gold and black fabric looks like something straight off a Worth gown. Quite frankly, my only critique is that it looks like inspiration came from a 18th century frock coat, but you see that type of pattern alignment on tea gowns of the period as well. I think Lizzo earned the highest praise I can give a MET Gala outfit: It looks like something Rihanna would wear. Rihanna goes all out with the theme and I’m happy Lizzo’s been knocking it out of the park the last couple years.

Also, she coordinated her flute to her outfit. What a legend.

NICOLA COUGHLAN IN RICHARD QUINN

Nicola Coughlan has been giving us fashion wins for awhile now and I love her and her stylist Aimée Croysdill (highly recommend her instagram) for blessing us so. The Gilded Age inspiration is clear in the gigot-esque sleeves, the classic sweeping skirt and train, and of course, gloves. I personally love the modern touch of feathers. It’s something that could have easily overwhelmed very petite Nicola, but there’s just the right amount there to make it look cohesive. It’s a really great homage to the era while also appearing modern, almost Barbie like. Truly a great execution by Nicola and Team.

BILLIE EILISH IN GUCCI

I’ll be 100% honest: I actually don’t like this gown that much. But in terms of the theme, this is a very clear winner. We’ve got the classic Victorian draped skirt, lace sleeves, and an updated take on a Victorian bodice. I wish the sleeves either coordinated with the blue on the bodice or the purple of the flower, but that’s more of a personal choice. Several people have pointed out that her gown reminds them a bit of the portrait by John Singer Sargent and I see it (portrait below). 

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Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope on Bridgerton, has been working with stylist Aimée Croysdill for just over a year. But from the looks of their brilliant outfit collaborations, it certainly seems like it's been longer than that. The 34-year-old Irish star has such a way of...

[aworldofpattern]

Nicole Coughlan at the London premiere of Barbie, wearing a custom gown by Wiederhoeft

Collaboration with Tencel, using sustainable fabric made from forest fibres

Styled by Aimée Croysdill.

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Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan at the Dublin premiere of Bridgerton S3.

She wears a custom gown by Erdem, with crystal bee embroidery and bee brooch (the Bridgerton family motif). Styled by Aimée Croysdill.

He's wearing a suit by Irish designer Simone Rocha's SS24 collection, featuring 'Cake'* embellishment in faux pearls.

(*a cheeky Easter egg by his stylist, Holly White?)