Costumes are to be provided by the players. Only some accessories and props may be provided by the organization.
Should you be interested in a rental option, please note that our friends at Les Vertugadins are among the best costume creators in France. They are offering us a discounted price of 136€ for costume rentals for this larp. We can help arranging a rental through them or the delivery of your costume to the venue.
Costume requirement is beginning of the XXth century historically inspired, and a blend of Western and Eastern influences. While we won’t go for historical accuracy, modern elements will be prohibited (especially regarding oriental accessories)
Moodboard of the Larp
Male costume
Western frock or coattails as a basis. Turkish characters may also wear an oriental coat (kaftan)
Men should wear a Fez (turkish character), a top hat or bowler hat (europeans)
Eunuchs and mystics
Eunuchs: a standard kaftan will be provided for all characters. Participants will have to provide clothing to wear underneath and a white headscarf to wear on your head (we can show you on site how to wear it)
PC Eunuch character will also get a colored sash to distinguish them from NPC servants.
Female costume
One day or evening dress (may be a Belle Epoque dress or Oriental variation of the same) for outings. For indoors, a bathrobe or interior dress can be useful. You won’t need a period nightgown as bed time is off-game. The site is in two locations and female characters will have to walk between two areas. Make sure you have shoes that can sustain a short walk (a few hundred meters) on grass.
Female characters will also be required to have their heads covered while out of the Harem. It can be with a sheer veil, a turban or a european hat.
Accessories
You will also need:
- A watch to keep track of time (though there will be also clocks): preferably period, or discreet enough that you can check it from your pocket
- For women : gloves, fans…
- A bag to carry your personal papers and journals
- Any other props that you might find useful. Recommended: writing paper, quill or ancient-looking pen, books to read, cards, etc.