The Venetian Carnival

The outfits that the students have designed are inspired by the types of clothing worn during the Venetian Carnival period. The clothes that they designed are a more modern version of the actual clothes worn during the carnival. By knowing a lot more about the carnival, you are able to really see how the outfits were formed.

History

The Venetian Carnival takes place in Venice, Italy every year. It is one of the oldest events that are still known about in Venice. They aren't sure but they think that it started around 1268. It all started because there was a law that citizens could not wear their masks at night. People didn't like this law, and thus the Venetian Carnival started.

Clothes

One of the main attractions of the Venetian Carnival is the costumes and masks that they wear. They are full of intricate designs and patterns, along with bright colors. The masks are what most people know about when you mention the Venetian Carnival. Everyone wears a mask, and it has two purposes. It hides your identity and it also provides a more artistic look to your costumes.

More Information

If you would like more information about the Venetian Carnival, check out these links:

Venicexplorer.net - Venice Carnival
Wikipedia.org - Carnival of Venice
VisitVenice.co.uk - Venice Carnival