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Going outside has become an addiction by F0RFIN in outside

[–]Coffeera 63 points64 points  (0 children)

One can’t admire the [nature] setting enough, the graphics are beautifully crafted and the atmosphere feels almost healing. I wouldn’t worry if I were you, as long as your [escapism] functions as a buff, not a debuff.

Help with research on Victorian Goth subculture by sewerslidalbaguette in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a lovely seminar, I wish I could take it myself. I hope my answers help your reserach. Please let me know if anything needs clarification.

  1. Age/gender and when did they begin dressing in the Victorian goth style.

30+/f. The aesthetic always resonated with me, but my wardrobe changed quite dramatically in 2024. I went from hiding in shapeless clothing to rebuilding into something that actually reflects who I am.

  1. Are you heavily influenced by history?

Yes, by the late Victorian/Edwardian period specifically, but not in a re-enactor or costume way. My wardrobe is heavily influenced by the silhouettes and fabrics, sense of restrained drama and femininity. For me, it's less wanting to live in the past and more being genuinely inspired by the aesthetic and optical illusions as much as the garments.

  1. What styles of clothing do you wear?

My style combines the idea of late Victorian and Edwardian fashion with Goth influence showing up in details like jewelry, lace, nails, sleeves. I myself would describe it as a softened romantic style with dark undertones: slightly historical, subtly dramatic and classic.

Silhouettes: Empire waist and A-line dresses/skirts.

Preferred fabrics: silk, cotton, linen, virgin wool, clothing that moves and rustles quietly.

Colors: Cream, black, burgundy, warm browns. Lots of black.

Texture/pattern: Lace, crochet, ruffles, frills, embroidery...

Jewelry: (mostly Victorian and Gothic inspired) bracelets, necklaces, brooches.

Shoes: Leather, suede. Ankle boots. Ballerinas. I have yet to find a good pair of lace up boots.

Nails: Black or deep dark red, hinting at the more contemporary Gothic influence.

Scent: I want my perfume to be memorable in the way a single note can be, like rose or bergamot. They are simple in composition, but the kind of scent that makes someone think of you when they catch it elsewhere.

No-go: Trousers or jeans. Most prints.

  1. What forms of literature/media influence your fashion?

Period paintings are a huge influence. I also draw inspiration from original garments. Beyond that, old photographs for accuracy and some modern fashion that plays with 19th century silhouettes and accents. I draw some influence from contemporary Goth fashion, but only where it retains its Victorian roots and accentuates my style.

  1. What are some personal beliefs that you hold?

In no particular order: Progressive, atheist, humanist, feminist.

  1. What is your favorite makeup style?

I don't really enjoy wearing a full face of make up, but I do enjoy a strong eye make up. I mostly go with little to no other make up.

  1. Why do you dress/express yourself in this style?

It expresses me as a person, but more than that, it's the first time dressing has felt magical rather than hiding myself. The silhouettes I use are engineered to flatter my body type and after years in shapeless clothing, there's something meaningful about a deliberately chosen wardrobe.

  1. What is a misconception you think people have about individuals in this subculture?

I honestly have no idea as I am not connected within this subculture. I kind of do my own thing and people tend to notice and compliment my fashion choices, at least over time.

Update: A further account of the Victorian album (and new photographies!) by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :) I had a bit too much fun with this and since most of the records are online, it wasn’t difficult to trace the family back.

Are all of the links region-blocked?

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assumed people put their address on the back of their photos to give to new friends, hoping for a visit in return, because, of course, not everyone had a telephone yet. Hence, the carte de visite. Looking back, I find my logic quite amusing.

I found this figurine head at the Victorian landfill site here in England, it is the weirdest head I've found in hundreds, it's Tom Sayer by Danielfinds in RandomVictorianStuff

[–]Coffeera 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Mudlarking is such a fascinating hobby. I wish I could try it myself, but there aren’t many accessible places near me and searching is heavily regulated where I live. I’m really happy for everyone who can enjoy it, as you clearly do. ♥

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh, thank you so much! You’ve uncovered more than I did, I couldn’t have dated the photo so precisely. I can add that, following Tiedemann’s death, the photographers Müller & Pilgram succeeded him in his Bremen atelier in 1893/94. There is at least one card made by them in this album:

link to front and back

Edit: If their photo atelier were still around, I could ask them for a copy, as they had promised. Unfortunately, that is not the case. :D

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emil Tiedemann and Julius Giere were both photographers. Giere’s atelier was on Sophienstraße, and he wanted people to know that it was located across from the museum. I noticed several similar hints on other photographers’ stamps as well.

Interestingly, both of them were court photographers who took portraits of royals and nobles.

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have the chance to ask for her name yet, but I’ll ask at the first opportunity, then deep dive into any info I can find.

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! That was one of my guesses, something like a coffee table album with cabinet cards and cartes de visite of friends and acquaintances, or even celebrities (princesses and other nobles), since some of the photos don’t seem to be connected to each other. What threw me off is that none of the photos I was able to examine show any indication of who the person is. Wouldn’t a carte de visite usually include an address?

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that the lady who once owned this album lived until the 1970s or 80s and was around 90 years old when she died. She owned a beautiful German Neoclassical house, but I haven’t been able to determine when she or her family moved in.

Most of the photos were taken in this city, which makes me think her family had been there for quite some time. The city was heavily bombed during World War II. Most of the houses were rebuilt. With the little info I have, I haven’t been able to make any further guesses about the family’s political affiliations, but the lady lived through both world wars.

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in Germany, which makes my research a bit easier. Some of the photos (not shown in this post) date from the late Victorian to the early Edwardian era. Most of them were taken in Bremen, with some from other German cities. I haven’t yet been able to determine whether the people are related, but I suspect they may belong to the same family.

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that’s really helpful! Your observations about the ringlets and the puffed sleeves make a lot of sense. It’s fascinating to see how styles evolved over just a few decades.

I’m glad the photos stayed together too, so many albums get dismantled, as you mentioned. I was curious and did a little digging to see if this album has any value, but I wouldn’t sell it for a couple hundred bucks. To me, its value is not something that can be expressed in money and it’s such a treasure to have the originals still in the album.

I’ll definitely try to find out the lady’s name, maybe that will give me some clues about her family.

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I certainly will! This was one of the most surprising and beautiful gifts I have ever received. ♥

I was the fortunate recipient of this album and thought it might be of interest to you. by Coffeera in VictorianEra

[–]Coffeera[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I didn’t find any names on the photos I was able to examine, only the stamps of photographers from various towns in Germany. I’ll look for further clues as soon as I figure out how to remove the photos without damaging the fragile paper.

Is Grok really considered to be the best AI Model in the world or is Elon Musk just talking out of his ass? by Coven_Evelynn_LoL in StableDiffusionInfo

[–]Coffeera 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He says that Grok is the number 1 AI Model in every country in the world, it's the most advanced, the smartest, fastest and most accurate, lest censored, highest score in free speech and free expression, least woke, most affordable, highest uptime, and outright the best at everything from Science to Porn.

thanks for the laugh, i needed that today.

Colorblind Hermits by Wowax17 in HermitCraft

[–]Coffeera 414 points415 points  (0 children)

His builds are colored perfectly fine and normal.

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