Novel Challenges for Upcoming Issues of Belle Armoire

THE TRENCH COAT
The Trench coat is considered by many fashion enthusiasts to be one of the most essential pieces that belong in a woman’s wardrobe. We challenge you to consider the silhouette of the classic trench coat and submit the most imaginative and artistic variations to Belle Armoire. Consider surface treatments, embellishments, and unexpected fabric patterns as you infuse fresh and exciting ideas into a classic design. Deadline: We must receive your artwork by March 3, 2008.

EMBELLISHED KNEE-HIGHS
Artwear enthusiasts of all ages are having fun with all the beautifully constructed knee-high stockings available these days. Whether it’s a colorful fishnet design that is knitted or crocheted from top to bottom, or a store-bought pair with just a touch of lace trim at the top, we challenge you to create from scratch or adorn from store-bought, fresh and fun knee-highs. Deadline: We must receive your artwork by April 15, 2008.

BECOMING JANE
Have you ever imagined what type of purse or jewelry Jane Austen might have worn or carried? Or better yet, what kind of accessory or jewelry would one of her amazing characters have worn or carried? What would Emma’s purse have looked like? Would Marianne’s pendant have been close to her neck or hang low on her chest? What kind of shawl would Elinor have worn? We challenge you to select a character or characters from Jane Austen’s many novels to create a single item or a group of items to be considered for publication in Belle Armoire. Deadline: We must receive your artwork by June 15, 2008.