Totally agree that the aliexpress gown is a very good costume for the price, and its a shame that they did not use pictures of that gown, instead of using pictures of your gown, which is a totally different beast.
The whole design is hers - down to fabric and color choices. They ripped ALL of it, INCLUDING using her photos to lie to their customers about quality. They stole her design, and made theirs off her videos and photos, only cutting corners everywhere and never bothering to ask her or credit her with the design or even inspiration. It’s not the first time they’ve done this - Bernadette Banner is another one who bought the gown they made off her gown, using her photos and she also did a deconstruction showing exactly what differences are between them. They have done it to at least three creators that I follow, so apparently they do it all the time.
@@-Reagan That's why people don't like the Chinese industry, it falsifies everything, even honey... you now those nice calligraphy brush sets one could buy grossly overpriced at Amazon's? they are usually constructed with certain percentage of synthetic hair that resembles "wolf hair". Even their shit can be counterfeit, their authentic stuff, usually reproductions and antiques tend to appear in flea markets together with the counterfeits for that very reason.
I think the same is true of their budget costumes. I bought one for $30 knowing full well that I wasn't buying the fancy high quality costume in the pictures ... but it would have been nice to see what I was really going to get. I was happy with the item I did get ... it was in fact a $30 item. But there are probably buyers who get mad if they expect what was advertised.
I appreciate that you didn’t completely trash the aliexpress gown, but pointed out the positives and negatives. It helps not to shame someone who may have bought it because they liked it, it was all they could afford, or they had no idea it was a copy of your work
@@tudorroyaltyexperience Wow Lady Sam you are so talanted its such a shame when people copy your Designs because who ever buys the gown exspecting a beautiful made gown like yours are going to be very disappointed but surely who ever buys the copy will know with the prise did you say 130 pounds that thay wont get a real Tudor gown at 130 pounds people will know its a copy .so sorry this happened to you but dont worry people will know its not by Lady Sam am a new subscriber and have just found your channel l love all history but the Tudors is my favourite so happy that l found your channel XX💖😊💖XX
I think her video is the reason why UA-cam just suggested this video to me. I am so glad she made this video because I think more dress makers need to expose the fact that these sites are using stolen pictures and making knockoffs. They seem to have a habit of stealing photos of expensive dresses and making cheap knockoffs. I did a quick search on google and got so many results of people complaining about their private photos ending up on these sites.
I'm honestly impressed with the quality of the Aliexpress gown. Obviously it's nowhere comparable to yours, but as you said, for that price point it's pretty decent. Too bad the company doesn't really trust their own craft and resorts to false advertising.
A wise lady once said that having the proper under garments to give the proper silhouette can do wonders to making even the most modern dress look historic.
I have to mention the "feel factor", which is that wearing one of your gowns makes you feel like a true Queen! I know from experience you need ladies in waiting to dress in and wear one of your gowns and that alone not least the gorgeous fabrics and lacing and attention to detail makes you feel beautiful.
Thank you ☺️ Unfortunately it’s difficult to impart on a short video the feel and major difference in weight, construction and fit of a proper historic gown. I hope however, it’s enough for people to realise you get what you pay for and they’ll sadly be disappointed if you expect to get a historically accurate gown for £130! ☺️💕
I can easily believe that. I have a hand-made renaissance gown for reenactments and while it is aiming to represent a lower class person (meaning it's made from linen, as it is mostly for summer and doesn't have any jewelry, also obviously the style it's different since it's aiming for early 1500s Germany) but even then. It is tailored to me by me with a nice linen fabric. If I factor in work hours it's the most expensive item of clothing I own and I must say I can feel that. So I can only imagine what it must be like to wear something made with truly fancy fabrics. (Maybe some day, but as it is right now, my poor student bank account will not allow for buying 5m of the 60€ reproduction brocade of my dreams :/ )
I appreciate your willingness to use things like velcro on the rental gown. There's a tipping point between enjoying traditional construction and *not* enjoying the inconvenience of it all. Having to stop what you're doing because your clothes are falling apart is especially bad.
I must admit that I did consider they were onto me 🤣 It took 6 weeks for it to be dispatched (I can make my gowns in less thank 4 weeks!) Maybe they made it better than what others would receive 🤔 I would be interested to see if anyone else ever ordered one and see what they received. ☺️💕
Yeah- I was thinking the Ali express gown was going to be really, really, bad, but it’s not bad! Not as good as the original (obviously) but not bad ! XD
@@agavedragon7715 I agree, although the price difference even with the Bernadette Banner dress was even more ridiculous. I think it was about $40 😆 So only a third of the AliExpress gown even. For that price, it couldn’t be anything else but a dumpster fire 🤦🏻♀️🤣💕
It's terrible to know one's works are being copied. Here in Lima, Peru, I make my living designing and constructing ballet tutus and there are awful persons who copy rudely my works. They use to be moms of my clients' classmates. I can't stop that since people here love to get things cheaper in spite of bad quality (no hand sewing, no boning, no gauged pleats, etc).
It is disappointing, but I console myself that someone who only pays £130 for a gown, was never going to be a customer for one of my gowns. It’s a different league. The difference between a Ford Escort car and a Rolls Royce as an example ☺️💕
Thank you for this video, I was really looking forward to it. I'm actually surprised at the quality of the AliExpress gown as I was expecting a disaster. It looks decent and perfectly passable for a Halloween or costume party. Clearly, it will not last long and will not afford the wearer the experience of a true or near true Tudor gown, but could still be fun to wear. I love that you were more than fair in your comparison; you are gracious and kind. It really is too bad the shop decided to use dishonest means to make their sale. Your work is divine and it would be a dream to own and wear your work! Every dress you make looks sumptuous and so very beautiful! I would love videos on how you got into your craft, how long it took to perfect each part of your dress, what errors have you gotten past and are there any dream dresses you still hope to make.
Your gown is lovely but when you removed the green gown the under dress was truly beautiful! OMG! That gold, boned top is stunning. The quality of your work is very impressive!
Thank you, I hope that it’s a testament to the quality of fabric used (and hopefully my workmanship). Unfortunately the fabric on the costume probably wouldn’t last more than a few wears before major repairs were needed. However, that is reflected in the difference in price ☺️💕
For a future video, May I suggest a behind the scenes of you making these dresses. I’m learning to sew and would love to see the creative process and work behind these amazing gowns!
The only rebuttal these dupes need is to just…show them next to the actual outfit. It’s always both hilarious and sad. It’s like putting the British Crown Jewels next to those little plastic ones kids get for their birthday.
Your gown really is *so* lovely! I don't entirely think the metal eyelets & velcro is a complete deal-breaker- at least when it won't be seen - outer eyelets on the other hand, could be at least sewn over- that could be representative of historical sewn eyelets that were reinforced with metal rings (I know it's not 100% the same thing, but it has a precedent, at least)
the work you put into your gowns is amazing! They are not costumey at all but authentic reproductions of period attire - the other thing well - very poor costuming
Thank you so much for the comparison - but really, in my mind, there is none. Yours are truly better quality and more beautiful!. I regret so much that I had to cancel my Tudor day this year - but am bound and determined to sign up soon. Now - if I could only find a way to convince my partner that I need to order a gown just to wear around house….
Hi Deborah, such a shame I didn’t get to meet you this year. Hopefully we’ll see you in the future. I’m hoping to make and add at least another 10 gowns to my collection for next years season. I’m sure there’s one that will look amazing on you! I’ve a very busy Winter ahead 😊💕
Please make videos of you making your gowns! The dress you made is gorgeous. I love learning about historical fashion and watching the making process. I'm glad I found your channel!!
Your work is so beautiful! And good for you that your bringing attention to alliexpress for false advertising! Using your photos of a well made garment to sell their cheaper quality made item. 💚
You are a very fair and just person. While I was being up in arms over the cheap knock off and having to admit it did look 'all right, I guess', I had the thought that a customer choosing your beautifully put together magnificent historical gowns is probably never going to purchase the knock-off and visa versa, so you would not lose out on custom. At $220 AUD for the knockoff - and knowing the knock-off will no doubt fall apart within three wears - I'd thinking it better to shop quality for a gown which will last practically a lifetime in comparison.
Thank you ☺️ This is why I thought there was no good being upset or angry, as quite correctly the ladies who could only afford £130 for a gown were unlikely be able afford one of mine. It’s good that there are options for everyone to enjoy costuming no matter their income level. It’s just really a shame the company who made the knock off doesn’t have confidence in their own product, which is actually quite lovely for the money ☺️💕
Thankyou for sharing this comparison 😍I think it’s an ok costume 😍nowhere near your quality though, but not a bad outfit 😂 I’d love to see more videos, it’s an absolute art being able to create such magnificent gowns and you do it amazingly 🥰
Great video! As others have written, I appreciate your evaluting the AliExpress gown "in context." Honestly, if I were attending a costume party, or appearing in a community theater production, I would not want to wear, or be responsible for a gown that took hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to construct. Also totally agree that it's not only unethical for them to use your photos, but also foolish. More people would trust the site if they could see the actual product. Whoever reimagined/sewed the costume did a fine job within the budget.
I know nothing about historical gowns (or any fancy dresses) nor did I have a prior interest so I wasn’t sure why UA-cam recommended your video but I’m glad I watched. Turns out I found the dress making/construction aspect quite fascinating. I did not realize how many separate pieces were used to create the final look. For example, I was surprised that the front panel of your dress was covering up the lacing and that part of the sleeve is removable. The use of Velcro and the metal eyelets in your gown certainly is an understandable financial choice for a rental gown. Your beautiful gowns and the way you speak clearly show the considerable time, effort, knowledge and skill you have put forth into your profession. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Definitely considering doing a series, as well as showing each gown I make. Doing something very special over the next few weeks which I’m really excited to be sharing ☺️💕
I think you’re being very generous using the same underpinnings for both! From my understanding, one of the most duplicitous problems with these sites is that they don’t mention how much the dress shape and fit relies on correct undergarments
what makes me upset is not that they made a knock off but the dishonesty of using the wrong pictures. like selling a car, the picture is a silver ghost Rolls royce and the car you are getting is an old Volvo. which is a fine car but not what was advertised. the dresses are a masterpiece and a nice dress.
I guess a bright side is someone loved your design enough to want to copy it. The same with the customer buying it, perhaps they didn't have the funds to buy yours, Which is amazing, your work is top notch.
Your response at being so disrespectfully copied is charming and polite. I applaud your restraint and detached observations. Despite generally having a good disposition myself, I think in your shoes I would not have been so gracious.
Your work is wonderful and the low end copy is great for a single wearing at a Halloween party or a Ren Fair. I would rather have a gown that can stand scrutiny close up. It is so wrong they used your photo to sell their work.
Thank you for this comparison. It's amazing to see and hear about the details up close. Speaking of boning, what kind do you use on your gowns? I know some designers use plastic while others use spring steel. I hope to commission a beautiful gown from you someday!
Hi, Thank you, I use plastic artificial whalebone as they would have used whalebone or reeds. However if a customer asks me to use spring steel in a commissioned gown, I’m more than happy to, although due to how much is used in the bodice, it may actually be too stiff with steel. Hope that helps ☺️💕
I'm not sure how I ended up watching your video, but I'm not disappointed. This was a great video/ product review and very interesting/informative. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your content.🥰
Sorry you've had your work stolen / plagiarised. It's very sporting of you to take it so well. I do admire the seamstress who threw this together with just a picture to go on, and probably a deadline to beat.
I think the eyelets and velcro are fabulous ideas because they're not visible, so they add to the convenience without sacrificing the appearance overall. In fact, I'm sure Tudor folks would have been all over them if they were newly invented! (not so much if we give it a few decades if it gets seen as "cheap," but if it was the newest expensive thing and it made textiles more durable and easier to get on and off quickly, I'm sure that would have been appreciated).
It’s too bad that they didn’t do a tie up in the back- seems that it would have made it easier for more sizes and more authentic but what do I know. I thought that was extremely fair of an assessment and comparison which I much appreciate. Can’t wait to look at all the other videos from your channel- SUBSCRIBED!
I agree, the AliExpress gown would have appeared to be more authentic if it had lacing up the back. However Lacing is a much more labour intensive and expensive way to fasten and add to a gown, so I expect they used a zipper for cost saving. Thank you for commenting and subscribing ☺️💕
It’s amazing what they charge for poorly crafted cheap fakes of custom made works…which would never hold up to an actual day of reenactment in the heat of summer! As a maker of reenactment garments myself I know the difference is incomparable. Your works are beautiful and thank you for your good humor at one company’s bad attempt to capitalize on what you do.
Beautiful in 1998 a friend and I made 2 dresses similar to movie Elizabeth starring Kate Blanchette they were finished in 1999 they were later bought for $3000 each by someone who was a history fan❤
That's so smart, fix the pearls to the gown to look like pins and use Velcro on the inside. I actually don't know why this isn't common in more recreation gowns, if they had Velcro back then they DEFINITELY would've used it lol
Thank you ☺️ Absolutely, why wouldn’t they. For my business, creating the look and comfort is more important than the actual historically accurate reality. ☺️💕
I made a similar Anne boleyn dress that I sell custom made and people do not understand why I sell it for around 1600/1800€. Lol. The undersleeves I make are all handsewn. I pretty much understand when you say it takes one day the make one of them
This is a much better copy of historical costumes that I have seen. Aside from the cheaper material and the higher neckline, it's almost identical and the workmanship is not too bad. The forgers are actually learning about western culture more carefully and are improving.
I never understood why they NEVER looked like a historical silhouette (even if crappy material)…. Until I got into historical sewing and learned more about the undergarments and realized that a lot of people are still going to be disappointed with their $130 if they don’t know that they’re going to also need a separate corset and a separate bum roll and a separate hoop to give it even anything remotely historical. Otherwise it’s just gonna be that dress hanging like a sack down the front of the person.
@@nadezhdaversh I just wasn't educated about it, so I think it might help someone to know that the "dress" won't have the right shape without the correct underpinnings.
Yes, and it must be very frustrating for someone who has stretched to $130 to realise that they then would have to spend the same again on underpinnings to get it to look anything like the reference image.
Choice of fabric makes a lot of difference. When I first started sewing I didn't realize that and I made clothing from the cheapest fabric possible and was always disappointed. I even stopped sewing for a while because I thought I was doing something wrong. Then I got a gift card for JoAnn and splurged on some expensive and excellent quality fabric and made a dress and I've never gotten the "bargain bin" fabric again.
Without your proper underpinnings I doubt that there's would have looked as good. Did they suggest underpinnings? Probably not. Therefore a fair comparison on looks would not include it to give a customer a good judge. Yours is well made and well presented. Thanks for the piece.
I had to laugh. When I did Victorian re-enacting, we used velcro any place it didn't show for ease of getting in and out of the dresses. No one sees it, so who cares? When you are dealing with a big bustle and huge petticoats, no one wants to be fighting to find a hook and eye on a waistband. Not to mention the if you gain or lose some weight, the velcro is is adjustable where the hook and eye is not. The aliexpress gown you show here is a very nice costume piece. Much better than I would have expected.
It really wouldn’t be practical for me to pin all my ladies on the Tudor Royalty Experience days. I tried hook and eyes too, but like you said, they’re not adjustable. So ye olde Velcro was deployed 🤣. Glad I’m not the only one who sees no point in struggling needlessly. I agree the costume was nicer looking than expected but felt awful 😣💕
Hello. I sympathise totally! :_(( My design and performance world is different to yours, but I'm in the same boat as you ....ali-express use pictures of my work to sell naff copies. Maddening! They really are naff, clumsy and technically simplified beyond belief. It wouldn't matter but for the fact that there are a few people working in competition with me and my stuff who use the cheap Chinese factory copies ... so that people come to me assuming I'm using a cheap Chinese product rather than a sophisticated artisan one-off. In other words, the whole concept and possibility of quality flies out of the window.
FR. There is a market for near lookalikes for those who can’t afford the original and know they aren’t trying to pass off as original. Take makeup dupes for example. No need to pretend on either side. Or me. I’ll try to make it myself if I REALLY wanted something but can’t afford it.
Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but I have an idea for a unique costume pattern. And this stuff is what I'm worried about as I want to sell what I sew from said pattern. I don't like the idea of them using my photos for their cheap rip offs or to mimic my patterns that I worked hard on. Do you know where I can start to protect my creations? I would assume patents? I don't know.
Hi Shinshiamon, unfortunately I wouldn’t know as it’s almost impossible to stop someone from copying a design when it comes to clothing. If you want to try and stop others using your photographs, the best option is probably to use watermarks all over the picture. Although ultimately due to photoshop, these can still be removed. Sorry I can’t give you better advice, but please don’t let that stop you making your dreams reality and creating amazing pieces to show and sell. Even if they end up stealing your design, don’t let them steal your dreams before you’ve even begun. Good luck and please let me know how you get on with your unique costume ☺️💕
@@tudorroyaltyexperience Thank you! It's still in a concept stage then I have to finalize the pattern itself. I'm new to making patterns (and sewing in general) so idk when it will be finished. I think I will try to research more on how to protect my work too.
Before you even started speaking I could tell which was your beautiful work, and which was the BS version. I'm sorry this happened to you! For artists of all types in this day and age it's nearly impossible to keep ones work from being stolen, copied, and "tweaked".
I’m very pleased for you and that your hand sewn eyelets have lasted. I do however use excellent quality metal eyelets and in my experience they haven’t failed and perform better than hand sewn. ☺️💕
If required to do so, but my gown order book is already pretty full with Tudor! I would love to explore and make other era gowns, but I’m restricted by time and my speciality is Tudor ☺️💕
Hi Patricia, I have a shop on Etsy called Tudor Queens Wardrobe where I provide all my prices etc. I also have a website at www.tudorroyaltyexperience.co.uk ☺️💕
Link for Buy me a Coffee ☺️💕 www.buymeacoffee.com/ladysamantha
Totally agree that the aliexpress gown is a very good costume for the price, and its a shame that they did not use pictures of that gown, instead of using pictures of your gown, which is a totally different beast.
Because it's legal piracy.
The whole design is hers - down to fabric and color choices. They ripped ALL of it, INCLUDING using her photos to lie to their customers about quality. They stole her design, and made theirs off her videos and photos, only cutting corners everywhere and never bothering to ask her or credit her with the design or even inspiration. It’s not the first time they’ve done this - Bernadette Banner is another one who bought the gown they made off her gown, using her photos and she also did a deconstruction showing exactly what differences are between them. They have done it to at least three creators that I follow, so apparently they do it all the time.
@@-Reagan That's why people don't like the Chinese industry, it falsifies everything, even honey... you now those nice calligraphy brush sets one could buy grossly overpriced at Amazon's? they are usually constructed with certain percentage of synthetic hair that resembles "wolf hair". Even their shit can be counterfeit, their authentic stuff, usually reproductions and antiques tend to appear in flea markets together with the counterfeits for that very reason.
I think the same is true of their budget costumes. I bought one for $30 knowing full well that I wasn't buying the fancy high quality costume in the pictures ... but it would have been nice to see what I was really going to get. I was happy with the item I did get ... it was in fact a $30 item. But there are probably buyers who get mad if they expect what was advertised.
I appreciate that you didn’t completely trash the aliexpress gown, but pointed out the positives and negatives. It helps not to shame someone who may have bought it because they liked it, it was all they could afford, or they had no idea it was a copy of your work
It happened to Bernadette Banner a few years back, and the copy was a real dumpster fire.
Her video is what inspired me to make this video. I love see her work and is truly a master of her art ☺️💕
@@tudorroyaltyexperience Wow Lady Sam you are so talanted its such a shame when people copy your Designs because who ever buys the gown exspecting a beautiful made gown like yours are going to be very disappointed but surely who ever buys the copy will know with the prise did you say 130 pounds that thay wont get a real Tudor gown at 130 pounds people will know its a copy .so sorry this happened to you but dont worry people will know its not by Lady Sam am a new subscriber and have just found your channel l love all history but the Tudors is my favourite so happy that l found your channel XX💖😊💖XX
@@sharoncole8249 Thank you Sharon ☺️💕
It really was! They didn't try very hard at all!
I think her video is the reason why UA-cam just suggested this video to me. I am so glad she made this video because I think more dress makers need to expose the fact that these sites are using stolen pictures and making knockoffs.
They seem to have a habit of stealing photos of expensive dresses and making cheap knockoffs. I did a quick search on google and got so many results of people complaining about their private photos ending up on these sites.
I'm honestly impressed with the quality of the Aliexpress gown. Obviously it's nowhere comparable to yours, but as you said, for that price point it's pretty decent. Too bad the company doesn't really trust their own craft and resorts to false advertising.
A wise lady once said that having the proper under garments to give the proper silhouette can do wonders to making even the most modern dress look historic.
Very true ☺️💕
I have to mention the "feel factor", which is that wearing one of your gowns makes you feel like a true Queen! I know from experience you need ladies in waiting to dress in and wear one of your gowns and that alone not least the gorgeous fabrics and lacing and attention to detail makes you feel beautiful.
Thank you ☺️ Unfortunately it’s difficult to impart on a short video the feel and major difference in weight, construction and fit of a proper historic gown. I hope however, it’s enough for people to realise you get what you pay for and they’ll sadly be disappointed if you expect to get a historically accurate gown for £130! ☺️💕
I can easily believe that. I have a hand-made renaissance gown for reenactments and while it is aiming to represent a lower class person (meaning it's made from linen, as it is mostly for summer and doesn't have any jewelry, also obviously the style it's different since it's aiming for early 1500s Germany) but even then. It is tailored to me by me with a nice linen fabric. If I factor in work hours it's the most expensive item of clothing I own and I must say I can feel that. So I can only imagine what it must be like to wear something made with truly fancy fabrics. (Maybe some day, but as it is right now, my poor student bank account will not allow for buying 5m of the 60€ reproduction brocade of my dreams :/ )
I appreciate your willingness to use things like velcro on the rental gown. There's a tipping point between enjoying traditional construction and *not* enjoying the inconvenience of it all. Having to stop what you're doing because your clothes are falling apart is especially bad.
I was truly impressed with the costume. It was much better than I thought it would be based on how poorly Bernadette Banner's red gown was copied.
I must admit that I did consider they were onto me 🤣 It took 6 weeks for it to be dispatched (I can make my gowns in less thank 4 weeks!) Maybe they made it better than what others would receive 🤔 I would be interested to see if anyone else ever ordered one and see what they received. ☺️💕
Yeah- I was thinking the Ali express gown was going to be really, really, bad, but it’s not bad! Not as good as the original (obviously) but not bad ! XD
@@agavedragon7715 I agree, although the price difference even with the Bernadette Banner dress was even more ridiculous. I think it was about $40 😆 So only a third of the AliExpress gown even. For that price, it couldn’t be anything else but a dumpster fire 🤦🏻♀️🤣💕
It's terrible to know one's works are being copied. Here in Lima, Peru, I make my living designing and constructing ballet tutus and there are awful persons who copy rudely my works. They use to be moms of my clients' classmates. I can't stop that since people here love to get things cheaper in spite of bad quality (no hand sewing, no boning, no gauged pleats, etc).
It is disappointing, but I console myself that someone who only pays £130 for a gown, was never going to be a customer for one of my gowns. It’s a different league. The difference between a Ford Escort car and a Rolls Royce as an example ☺️💕
Then raise the price on yours! Make them more expensive
Thank you for this video, I was really looking forward to it. I'm actually surprised at the quality of the AliExpress gown as I was expecting a disaster. It looks decent and perfectly passable for a Halloween or costume party. Clearly, it will not last long and will not afford the wearer the experience of a true or near true Tudor gown, but could still be fun to wear. I love that you were more than fair in your comparison; you are gracious and kind. It really is too bad the shop decided to use dishonest means to make their sale. Your work is divine and it would be a dream to own and wear your work! Every dress you make looks sumptuous and so very beautiful! I would love videos on how you got into your craft, how long it took to perfect each part of your dress, what errors have you gotten past and are there any dream dresses you still hope to make.
Your gown is lovely but when you removed the green gown the under dress was truly beautiful! OMG! That gold, boned top is stunning. The quality of your work is very impressive!
Thank you ☺️💕
When you said how many times this has been worn, I was astonished! It looks brand new!
Thank you, I hope that it’s a testament to the quality of fabric used (and hopefully my workmanship). Unfortunately the fabric on the costume probably wouldn’t last more than a few wears before major repairs were needed. However, that is reflected in the difference in price ☺️💕
The velcro is such a good idea!!! Love it!!
I could definitely tell which was the fake one before you said anything, just from the neckline and trim alone. Love yours!
Thank you, really wish I could also impart the difference in feel too, but I’m sure most people can imagine the difference ☺️💕
For a future video, May I suggest a behind the scenes of you making these dresses. I’m learning to sew and would love to see the creative process and work behind these amazing gowns!
Yes please! There is a void for Tudor dress construction on UA-cam, and it is by far my favorite era to make gowns and costumes for
Yeah this copy is very accurate and high quality for a costume outfit. Tbh before you pointed it out I couldn’t tell right away.
The only rebuttal these dupes need is to just…show them next to the actual outfit. It’s always both hilarious and sad. It’s like putting the British Crown Jewels next to those little plastic ones kids get for their birthday.
Your gown is a treat, theirs is a trick.
This was very interesting! Appreciate that you were both technical and charitable.
I'd love to see your 1 hour French hood! I'm going to need to make one for my Ren fest and I don't have much time to make that and my dress
I would LOVE a 1 hour hood video! I've got a Tudor kirtle and gown, but not yet a French hood, so that would be fantastic!
Your gown really is *so* lovely!
I don't entirely think the metal eyelets & velcro is a complete deal-breaker- at least when it won't be seen - outer eyelets on the other hand, could be at least sewn over- that could be representative of historical sewn eyelets that were reinforced with metal rings (I know it's not 100% the same thing, but it has a precedent, at least)
Such beautiful workmanship! Thanks for sharing why quality matters!
the work you put into your gowns is amazing! They are not costumey at all but authentic reproductions of period attire - the other thing well - very poor costuming
Thank you so much for the comparison - but really, in my mind, there is none. Yours are truly better quality and more beautiful!. I regret so much that I had to cancel my Tudor day this year - but am bound and determined to sign up soon. Now - if I could only find a way to convince my partner that I need to order a gown just to wear around house….
Hi Deborah, such a shame I didn’t get to meet you this year. Hopefully we’ll see you in the future. I’m hoping to make and add at least another 10 gowns to my collection for next years season. I’m sure there’s one that will look amazing on you! I’ve a very busy Winter ahead 😊💕
Please make videos of you making your gowns! The dress you made is gorgeous. I love learning about historical fashion and watching the making process. I'm glad I found your channel!!
Thank you, another video of a stunning portrait gown coming at the end of the month. ☺️💕
you are such a trooper for doing this and making this video so fairly. Your work is amazing.
Thank you Lanie. ☺️💕
Your work is so beautiful! And good for you that your bringing attention to alliexpress for false advertising! Using your photos of a well made garment to sell their cheaper quality made item. 💚
You are a very fair and just person. While I was being up in arms over the cheap knock off and having to admit it did look 'all right, I guess', I had the thought that a customer choosing your beautifully put together magnificent historical gowns is probably never going to purchase the knock-off and visa versa, so you would not lose out on custom. At $220 AUD for the knockoff - and knowing the knock-off will no doubt fall apart within three wears - I'd thinking it better to shop quality for a gown which will last practically a lifetime in comparison.
Thank you ☺️ This is why I thought there was no good being upset or angry, as quite correctly the ladies who could only afford £130 for a gown were unlikely be able afford one of mine. It’s good that there are options for everyone to enjoy costuming no matter their income level. It’s just really a shame the company who made the knock off doesn’t have confidence in their own product, which is actually quite lovely for the money ☺️💕
Thankyou for sharing this comparison 😍I think it’s an ok costume 😍nowhere near your quality though, but not a bad outfit 😂
I’d love to see more videos, it’s an absolute art being able to create such magnificent gowns and you do it amazingly 🥰
Thank you Niki ☺️💕
Yours even has the under kirtle in a separate part like the real historical ones and the neckline decoration is pretty intricate 🥰 beautiful 🥰😊💓
Great video! As others have written, I appreciate your evaluting the AliExpress gown "in context." Honestly, if I were attending a costume party, or appearing in a community theater production, I would not want to wear, or be responsible for a gown that took hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to construct. Also totally agree that it's not only unethical for them to use your photos, but also foolish. More people would trust the site if they could see the actual product. Whoever reimagined/sewed the costume did a fine job within the budget.
The French hood video would be interesting 🤔
Very informative video(s), thank you! And, yes, I would very much like to see you give a tutorial on an item that could be made relatively quickly.
I know nothing about historical gowns (or any fancy dresses) nor did I have a prior interest so I wasn’t sure why UA-cam recommended your video but I’m glad I watched. Turns out I found the dress making/construction aspect quite fascinating. I did not realize how many separate pieces were used to create the final look. For example, I was surprised that the front panel of your dress was covering up the lacing and that part of the sleeve is removable. The use of Velcro and the metal eyelets in your gown certainly is an understandable financial choice for a rental gown. Your beautiful gowns and the way you speak clearly show the considerable time, effort, knowledge and skill you have put forth into your profession. Well done and thanks for sharing!
Thank you Molly for your kind words and taking the time to comment. I’ll be sharing many more of my historically accurate gowns in the near future ☺️💕
It happened to Bernadette Banner--you're in good company.
I loved her video. It’s what inspired me to also do a comparison ☺️💕
I would absolutely love to see how you make your gowns.
Definitely considering doing a series, as well as showing each gown I make. Doing something very special over the next few weeks which I’m really excited to be sharing ☺️💕
I think you’re being very generous using the same underpinnings for both! From my understanding, one of the most duplicitous problems with these sites is that they don’t mention how much the dress shape and fit relies on correct undergarments
Thank you. Yes you are correct, the underpinnings are very important with historical clothing ☺️💕
what makes me upset is not that they made a knock off but the dishonesty of using the wrong pictures. like selling a car, the picture is a silver ghost Rolls royce and the car you are getting is an old Volvo. which is a fine car but not what was advertised. the dresses are a masterpiece and a nice dress.
Thank you Nini ☺️💕
I guess a bright side is someone loved your design enough to want to copy it. The same with the customer buying it, perhaps they didn't have the funds to buy yours, Which is amazing, your work is top notch.
Thank you ☺️💕
Your response at being so disrespectfully copied is charming and polite. I applaud your restraint and detached observations. Despite generally having a good disposition myself, I think in your shoes I would not have been so gracious.
Thank you ☺️💕
Your kirtle is so beautiful! ❤️
Thank you ☺️💕
I wish one day to own such a precious gown like the one you did just in pink and gold 🤩 😊
Sounds a fabulous combination ☺️💕
⚘Love your gown! & interesting video! cheers! from Niagara Falls, Canada 🙂🥂 🇨🇦
Your gown is amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you ☺️💕
Thank you for doing this review... it puts things into perspective.
Your work is wonderful and the low end copy is great for a single wearing at a Halloween party or a Ren Fair. I would rather have a gown that can stand scrutiny close up. It is so wrong they used your photo to sell their work.
Please do the French Hood video! I've been trying to figure that one out and a good tutorial would help immensely.
We stayed at Thornbury in 2018 on our family holiday. Lovely place
Your dress is absolutely stunning
Thank you ☺️💕
the hood would be such a fun video !!! your talent is by far amazing
Thank you for this comparison. It's amazing to see and hear about the details up close. Speaking of boning, what kind do you use on your gowns? I know some designers use plastic while others use spring steel. I hope to commission a beautiful gown from you someday!
Hi, Thank you, I use plastic artificial whalebone as they would have used whalebone or reeds. However if a customer asks me to use spring steel in a commissioned gown, I’m more than happy to, although due to how much is used in the bodice, it may actually be too stiff with steel. Hope that helps ☺️💕
@@tudorroyaltyexperience Good to know! I'll have to consider it in the future as I'm a bit larger. Lol Thanks again! 😊
I'm not sure how I ended up watching your video, but I'm not disappointed. This was a great video/ product review and very interesting/informative. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your content.🥰
Thank you Nina, looking forward to bringing lots of new gown content soon ☺️💕
I prefer your version as its more historical correct plus it can be used on more than one size female
Sorry you've had your work stolen / plagiarised. It's very sporting of you to take it so well.
I do admire the seamstress who threw this together with just a picture to go on, and probably a deadline to beat.
This was so tastefully done.
Thank you ☺️💕
Part 3: Wearing the Aliexpress Costume for a Day and reviewing how well it held up afterwards.
The lovely lady Lin C who won the gown, will hopefully be sharing photos and updating when she has worn it ☺️💕
I'd love to see the hooded cape!! I love those and would love to know how to make one or the cost of you making one!! Thank you.
I think the eyelets and velcro are fabulous ideas because they're not visible, so they add to the convenience without sacrificing the appearance overall. In fact, I'm sure Tudor folks would have been all over them if they were newly invented! (not so much if we give it a few decades if it gets seen as "cheap," but if it was the newest expensive thing and it made textiles more durable and easier to get on and off quickly, I'm sure that would have been appreciated).
Absolutely! They would have been over the moon if they had such technology ☺️💕
It’s too bad that they didn’t do a tie up in the back- seems that it would have made it easier for more sizes and more authentic but what do I know. I thought that was extremely fair of an assessment and comparison which I much appreciate. Can’t wait to look at all the other videos from your channel- SUBSCRIBED!
I agree, the AliExpress gown would have appeared to be more authentic if it had lacing up the back. However Lacing is a much more labour intensive and expensive way to fasten and add to a gown, so I expect they used a zipper for cost saving. Thank you for commenting and subscribing ☺️💕
Bit off-topic, but I love your leather sofa. ❤
Thank you, you can’t beat a good Chesterfield, so comfy ☺️💕
I definitelu want to see the 1 hour french hood! I just subscribed so I won't miss it!
I would love to learn about pieces to make myself. Personally. Would love some sort of pattern or anything of the like.
It’s amazing what they charge for poorly crafted cheap fakes of custom made works…which would never hold up to an actual day of reenactment in the heat of summer! As a maker of reenactment garments myself I know the difference is incomparable. Your works are beautiful and thank you for your good humor at one company’s bad attempt to capitalize on what you do.
Beautiful in 1998 a friend and I made 2 dresses similar to movie Elizabeth starring Kate Blanchette they were finished in 1999 they were later bought for $3000 each by someone who was a history fan❤
That's so smart, fix the pearls to the gown to look like pins and use Velcro on the inside. I actually don't know why this isn't common in more recreation gowns, if they had Velcro back then they DEFINITELY would've used it lol
Thank you ☺️ Absolutely, why wouldn’t they. For my business, creating the look and comfort is more important than the actual historically accurate reality. ☺️💕
Wait, One day? You need only one day for an entire gown??!! Dayummmm!!!
An entire day to make an inner sleeve. The whole gowns takes about three weeks 40-60 hours ☺️💕
@@tudorroyaltyexperience ooops. Sorry, me dumbass xD
@@kariissmol9172 Not at all, I could have been clearer in my explanation ☺️💕
I made a similar Anne boleyn dress that I sell custom made and people do not understand why I sell it for around 1600/1800€. Lol. The undersleeves I make are all handsewn. I pretty much understand when you say it takes one day the make one of them
This is a much better copy of historical costumes that I have seen. Aside from the cheaper material and the higher neckline, it's almost identical and the workmanship is not too bad. The forgers are actually learning about western culture more carefully and are improving.
I never understood why they NEVER looked like a historical silhouette (even if crappy material)…. Until I got into historical sewing and learned more about the undergarments and realized that a lot of people are still going to be disappointed with their $130 if they don’t know that they’re going to also need a separate corset and a separate bum roll and a separate hoop to give it even anything remotely historical. Otherwise it’s just gonna be that dress hanging like a sack down the front of the person.
They don't know how to make historically adequate silhouette or just don't want to do it.
@@nadezhdaversh I just wasn't educated about it, so I think it might help someone to know that the "dress" won't have the right shape without the correct underpinnings.
Yes, and it must be very frustrating for someone who has stretched to $130 to realise that they then would have to spend the same again on underpinnings to get it to look anything like the reference image.
Wow I love this! Take my subscription!
Thank you ☺️💕
What needs to be done is have in the description based off of/inspired by dress x by designer a.
Hello I would love to see you make a French hood please,Kerry
Fight the evil copy!!
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I made my own costume, and I'm actually surprised that mine is better quality than the AliExpress one.
Choice of fabric makes a lot of difference.
When I first started sewing I didn't realize that and I made clothing from the cheapest fabric possible and was always disappointed. I even stopped sewing for a while because I thought I was doing something wrong.
Then I got a gift card for JoAnn and splurged on some expensive and excellent quality fabric and made a dress and I've never gotten the "bargain bin" fabric again.
I am amazed by your cool. The fact Ali Express used your picture makes me so angry! Totally unacceptable...
Without your proper underpinnings I doubt that there's would have looked as good. Did they suggest underpinnings? Probably not. Therefore a fair comparison on looks would not include it to give a customer a good judge. Yours is well made and well presented. Thanks for the piece.
Thank you. No the underpinnings were not suggested or supplied. I agree that without these, it would have looked very sad indeed! ☺️💕
Hmmm i agree with you 100% i really do indeed
It was pretty obvious which one was the original and which one was the rip off copyright.
Adorable new sub!
I had to laugh. When I did Victorian re-enacting, we used velcro any place it didn't show for ease of getting in and out of the dresses. No one sees it, so who cares? When you are dealing with a big bustle and huge petticoats, no one wants to be fighting to find a hook and eye on a waistband. Not to mention the if you gain or lose some weight, the velcro is is adjustable where the hook and eye is not. The aliexpress gown you show here is a very nice costume piece. Much better than I would have expected.
It really wouldn’t be practical for me to pin all my ladies on the Tudor Royalty Experience days. I tried hook and eyes too, but like you said, they’re not adjustable. So ye olde Velcro was deployed 🤣. Glad I’m not the only one who sees no point in struggling needlessly. I agree the costume was nicer looking than expected but felt awful 😣💕
Hello. I sympathise totally! :_((
My design and performance world is different to yours, but I'm in the same boat as you ....ali-express use pictures of my work to sell naff copies. Maddening! They really are naff, clumsy and technically simplified beyond belief. It wouldn't matter but for the fact that there are a few people working in competition with me and my stuff who use the cheap Chinese factory copies ... so that people come to me assuming I'm using a cheap Chinese product rather than a sophisticated artisan one-off. In other words, the whole concept and possibility of quality flies out of the window.
That's pretty good for Ali
FR. There is a market for near lookalikes for those who can’t afford the original and know they aren’t trying to pass off as original. Take makeup dupes for example. No need to pretend on either side.
Or me. I’ll try to make it myself if I REALLY wanted something but can’t afford it.
Not sure if this is the best place to ask, but I have an idea for a unique costume pattern. And this stuff is what I'm worried about as I want to sell what I sew from said pattern. I don't like the idea of them using my photos for their cheap rip offs or to mimic my patterns that I worked hard on. Do you know where I can start to protect my creations? I would assume patents? I don't know.
Hi Shinshiamon, unfortunately I wouldn’t know as it’s almost impossible to stop someone from copying a design when it comes to clothing.
If you want to try and stop others using your photographs, the best option is probably to use watermarks all over the picture. Although ultimately due to photoshop, these can still be removed. Sorry I can’t give you better advice, but please don’t let that stop you making your dreams reality and creating amazing pieces to show and sell.
Even if they end up stealing your design, don’t let them steal your dreams before you’ve even begun. Good luck and please let me know how you get on with your unique costume ☺️💕
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Thank you! It's still in a concept stage then I have to finalize the pattern itself. I'm new to making patterns (and sewing in general) so idk when it will be finished.
I think I will try to research more on how to protect my work too.
Before you even started speaking I could tell which was your beautiful work, and which was the BS version. I'm sorry this happened to you! For artists of all types in this day and age it's nearly impossible to keep ones work from being stolen, copied, and "tweaked".
Thank you Rose ☺️💕
Actually I have never had hand sewn eyelets pull or fail while I always have metal grommets pop out with repeated use.
I’m very pleased for you and that your hand sewn eyelets have lasted. I do however use excellent quality metal eyelets and in my experience they haven’t failed and perform better than hand sewn. ☺️💕
8:30 now they’ll be using the screenshot of the mannequin set up you did
I wouldn’t mind if they did, at least they’ll be showing their own product ☺️💕
Beatiful dress 🥰😍 Anna Bolena
They do it to me all the time, I’ve asked them to stop using my pictures several times, eventually they just blocked me.
That’s awful. Not only is it bad for you, it makes an awful lot of disappointed customers. Sadly there seems little can be done 😔💕
@@tudorroyaltyexperience yes it’s quite annoying! The silver lining, most realize that the quality comes from artisans! ❤️
I would like the pattern for your Kirtle please
I use the Tudor Tailor book and pattern. ☺️💕
The use of tons of pins in those gowns terrifies me. The sheer amount of stabbing
Definitely. Got to love Velcro 😃💕
Geeez, they shd be respect your work. I guess money is the only drive for them to do so
So how do we order YOUR gowns? :)
Hi Sirena, please email me at lady.samantha@tudorroyaltyexperience.co.uk for full details ☺️💕
Y’all I got an ad for Alibaba on this video. They ruthless out here 😂
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I know that it's not Tudor but could you make a Marie Antoinette big wide hold the bus double decker bus dress?🔥⚡🌹
If required to do so, but my gown order book is already pretty full with Tudor! I would love to explore and make other era gowns, but I’m restricted by time and my speciality is Tudor ☺️💕
For a costumed party it's fine.
When I search for tudor gowns on internet, I cannot find a single thing. Where can I find one?
Hi Patricia, I have a shop on Etsy called Tudor Queens Wardrobe where I provide all my prices etc. I also have a website at www.tudorroyaltyexperience.co.uk ☺️💕
Before you said which gown was yours, I could guess which was yours. As a sewer You could easily see that one would take way more work than the other.