The Courtship’s Fashion Designer on Regency Costumes on Reality TV

Reality dating television shows have started coming up with even more absurd premises to break through in the saturated landscape. Not that we’re complaining: The Courtship, billed as a Regency-era take on the Bachelorette, is a dating show in Regency cosplay, and it’s as delightful as it sounds. The show centers on Nicole Rémy, “a modern girl tired of modern dating.” Her family—including her parents, sister, and best friend—are also on the show as her “trusted court” of advisors, choosing dates for her. The contestants have to learn period dances, write calligraphy, and participate in Regency-era activities—and instead of a… Read Full Article