Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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I gave myself an Ancient Greek makeover! This video was so much fun to put together, from hand sewing the Ionic Greek Chiton to researching Ancient Greek hair and makeup to recreate a look, to accessorising the final ensemble. Thank you so much for watching and I hope you enjoyed watching the video as much as I enjoyed making it!

Resources I utilised to help me –

Making an Ionic Chiton: @FantasticalFolliesCostuming
youtu.be/zJCkrksuVTY?si=VpHjSkeuAuD-qoT6

The book "Draping Period Costumes" by Sharon Sobel
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Ancient Greek Hairstyles: @silvousplaits
youtu.be/uV7HeU49YhQ?si=ssAcvhs9ygUVzqKC

Ancient Greek Makeup: @Zabrena
youtu.be/q_TjJZp1ifI?si=kGhpsyBgfrUrqWLL
@NuttyHistoryOfficial
youtu.be/Nf9797rfdBQ?si=JJTB_LMxjSFzLGjL

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Further Reading –
smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/true-colors-17888
metmuseum.org/exhibitions/chroma
worldhistory.org/article/1441/cosmetics-in-the-ancient-world
medium.com/@johnaheey/ancient-greek-makeup-techniques-a-historical-perspective-8a52b8737e6a

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