In Act 2, Manon is De Grieux's Girlfriend/Fiance, and despite their impoverished circumstances, we are beginning to discover Manon's expensive tastes. To show this luxury-loving, I used Orientalism, a popular design influence in the 1920's, and Hollywood boudoir shoots. Pyjama style lounge wear was one of the few times a woman could be seen wearing trousers, this adds a layer of relaxation and risque. She wears a Chinese silk 'kimono' to compliment De Grieux's long dressing gown.

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 Manon's glow has lightened to butter cream and she wears a turban, to enhance her Orientalism, as well as a very fashionable item of clothing

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Epoisen: Samantha Quealey