Theatre in the Victoria and Albert Musuem

The V&A museum holds an entire section full of theatre designs and costumes from films and theatre productions.

This costume is made using only 2 colours; black and silver.  The back of the costume is the most striking because the detail of the embellishment stands out and catches the light.  

It can be clearly seen where the design for this skirts has come from; he 1850s.  The use of hoops and the rounded silhouette echoes the original shapes of the crinoline and gives the audience an idea of the history and meaning of the costume.