New Release: Seaside Summer Victorian Dress

Inspired by a favorite painting by Tissot, the Seaside is a beautiful flirty summer dress perfect for soirees or leisurely strolls. A slim silhouette, it comes with a sheer jacket with lace cuffs and sculpted bows, as well as a fluttery train and cascades of ruffles that flatter your every move.

It is available in Sky, Rose, Aubergine and Canary, as well as all four colors at E.Laval shops in Caledon Regency and Steelhead City.
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Inspiration for the Seaside Dress

The Seaside dress was inspired by this painting--"The Galley of the HMS Calcutta (Portsmouth)" by James-Jacques Tissot, c. 1887...

Steeltopia Navy Commission

For many weeks I've been working on a commission from SteelCobra Calamari to create the naval uniforms for his steampunk sim Steeltopia. As reference for inspiration, I looked at historic photos and illustrations such as this one from a set about the 1899 US Navy...You can only buy these uniforms at INS headquarters in Steeltopia if you are a member of the Imperial Navy of Steeltopia (INS). All come with a jacket, pants, belt, and sculpted cap and pants cuffs. Each has a different rank and look to the collars and cuffs. This is the Ensign uniform...The Officers uniform...And Emperor SteelCobra himself is modeling the Captain's uniform (although he also has an Admiral's uniform unique to him)...

New Releases: Steelhead Sunrise & Tiny Steampunk Lady

Inspired by the Worth, I made a version that was also inspired by my home in Steelhead. Yes, it is the gradated colors of a Steelhead trout, with the skin pattern on the corset waist. This pretty dress also has a golden-brown lace underskirt and comes with the bodice, skirts, glitch pants, corset waist and bodice and shoulder frills...
And what? Leave the tiny steampunk ladies out of the loop? Here's an outfit to call your own!

Isabella Stewart Gardner Worth Dress for Charity Sale

In conjunction with my exhibit at the main library in Caledon, my reproduction of Isabella Stewart Gardner/Mrs Jack's 1891 Worth gown--which uses a texture from the original dress' textile--is now available for sale for 1000L. 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the Caledon Library/Alexandrian Free Library system, which has helped to educate and provide libraries not just in Caledon, but throughout the grid. You may find vendors to purchase it at the Whitehorn Memorial Library in Victoria City or at my main shop near the hub in Caledon Regency.

E.Laval on Exhibit

Please come out to the Whitehorn Memorial Library in Caledon Victoria City tomorrow, 12/7, from 1-3 pm SLT for the opening of my exhibit "The Past Reimagined: Victorian Fashion and the Designs of Eladrienne Laval." You get to see the process from beginning to end piece, including source images and sketches. With the help of JJ Drinkwater and Siri Woodget, I also curated exhibits on couturier Charles Frederick Worth and one of his patron's, Isabella Stewart Gardner. There will also be a contest and a lucky winner could walk away with this reproduction of Mrs. Gardner's dress, created for the exhibit and using the texture of the RL fabric. See you there!

New Release: Godey Nightlit

I realized that I had not made any bustle dresses in white, so here one is! The beautiful Godey Nightlit is done in an airy white with light blue lace trim. Like the others, it is based upon an 1870s design and is perfect for a special day or a blushing bride. A versatile dress, if the collar and bustle is removed, it also works well for a medieval/fantasy look...

Gothically Godey

Given my love of gothic Victorian dresses, I was inspired to make some more inspired by a 1870 fashion plate from Godey's Lady Book. The first, "Godey Nightfall" was originally created as my showstopper piece for the recent Dark Victoria fashion show for RFL...A friend asked about it in a deep purple/aubergine shade and I agreed, creating "Godey Nightshade". Both are available in my inworld and aethernet shops...

Shimmy 1920s Flapper Dresses

As much as I like to dance, I know my customers will want to as well--especially when they are wearing one of the new Shimmy flapper dresses! These gorgeous, fringed 1920s minidresses are perfect for the gangster moll or the flapper doll dancing during a night out on the town! Comes with bodice, skirt, bust and hip fringe, and a feather headband! Ab-so-lute-ly!

23 Skidoo! 1920s Haas dresses

New Toulouse is opening soon, chers! What's a flapper doll or gangster moll to wear? The elegant 1920 Haas dress, based upon a 1920s Haas Bros. illustration! It comes with a spaghetti-strap bodice, skirt, glitchpants and two flexi side pieces. Here it is in Ebony...Can't miss Ruby...
And sophisticated Sky...

Calais

I love, love, love the works of French painter James Tissot and created "Calais", inspired by the painting below. It comes with a bodice, gloves, glitchpants, polonaise bustle with plaid skirt, matching underskirt, and feather stole. You may find it at my Regency and Steelhead shops, as well as my shops on the Aethernet...Tissot's paintings appeal to me because of his care in rendering the London society fashions of the time. His favorite muse and model was his love, the beautiful, red-headed divorcee Kathleen Newton, who died from consumption at the age of 27. It touched me that after her death, he put down his brushes and left London...

New "Worker" Pieces: "Peat" and "Invent"

Ladies, if some of you are like me, you can be found building or puttering around in your workshop. What's a lady with familiarity with building tools, metalworking or combustible materials to wear? The Worker "Invent" is for you. Based upon an 1880s female mining outfit, the "Invent" comes with leather-patched pants and an apron for wiping dirt and grease-stained hands on...Due to the popularity of the Worker Grey, I am releasing a dark brown version called "Peat". Look for them in my shops as of tonight!

Feeling a Bit Darkly...

Personally, I love the color black. Of course, wearing black garnered the usual question of "Are you in mourning?" as I was once asked. I can be a bit trigger happy and replied, "Would you like me to be? I can arrange that, you know." I've been seen brooding around Caledon before as befits my being an officer in Dark Victoria and originally started created these black dresses for myself a few months ago because I had a hard time finding ones. "Lola Nuit", made with vintage black velvet, was inspired by a painting of one of my favorite Victorian scandalous women, Lola de Montez...And this one, "Darkness", is for the sultry woman with a dark side and a love of black satin...

NEW RELEASE: CopperMist formal gown

Created for a formal in Caledon, the CopperMist formal gown is a beautiful addition to any lady's wardrobe, and looks beautiful without the bustle as well!

So Distinguished...Cutaway Coat

This is proving to be a popular staple of many gents' wardrobes! The Cutaway Coat is make of black superfine bespoke wool and comes in both an open and closed version! All the better to show off your waistcoat underneath!

Don't Get Left Out in the Cold! Try This Coat!

Skating parties, strolling with a lovely lady...this charcoal wool coat is perfect for the gentleman who is out and about in the cold weather! Made with charcoal wool bespoke fabric and vintage velvet collar and cuffs, it also comes with a brown fur collar and cuffs option. And yes, it does come with the top hat!

Greetings from E.Laval Fine Clothing!

It was time...it had gotten to a point that I needed a separate way of letting everyone know what releases E.Laval had available and what ensembles are there, so I started this aethernet log.

The E.Laval shops are based upon the use of beautiful textures, including vintage and bespoke fabrics, for both my men's and women's pieces. I do use historical references as the inspiration for my pieces, and I hope that my customers will continue to enjoy them. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to IM me inworld!