I could not have asked for a better guest for this first (real) episode than freelance entertainment journalist, frequent Virtual Jane Con contributor/organizer, and period drama enthusiast Amanda-Rae Prescott.
In our conversation we delve into a topic that can be controversial among the entire Venn diagram of period drama fans and Austen adaptation viewers: historical "accuracy," especially in the context of costuming.
Is there any such thing as pure historical "accuracy," or historical recreation, as Amanda-Rae points out is a more descriptive term?
What is the distinction between historical recreation in costuming, and costume design for film and television?
How have Austen adaptations in particular contributed to our perceptions and conversations around historical costuming?
What was up with the costumes in Bridgerton?
We dive into all of these questions and more, and it's a lot of fun!
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