MY MOST VALUABLE PIECE OF CLOTHING - With Rajiv Surendra

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The incredible story of the creation of Rajiv's most precious garment, a reproduction 18th Century embroidered waistcoat. The original 18th Century Waistcoat in the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum can be viewed here: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O90046/waistcoat-unknown/ The custom bespoke hand-embroidery of Rajiv's garment was drafted, designed and overseen by Hawthorne & Heaney in London. The waistcoat itself was tailored by Keith Levett at Henry Poole & Co., Savile Row, London. Thanks to The Frick Collection for the complimentary ticket to the Young Fellow's Ball! Rajiv's book is available for purchase here: https://www.rajivsurendra.com/products/the-elephants-in-my-backyard-a-memoir-by-rajiv-surendra-autographed-copies (Note: Books are re-stocked on the website regularly, please subscribe to the newsletter to receive notification of upcoming sales). 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 VIDEO: My Updated Apartment Tour: https://youtu.be/cwurWeffwNA 🎥 VIDEO: MY NYTimes Storage Organization Tour: https://youtu.be/XmYKT21Oi54 🎥 VIDEO: Tidying Your Mind: https://youtu.be/2-cyLX2eAn0 🎥 VIDEO: How to Wash your Whites: https://youtu.be/R87SIgGC20k 🎥 VIDEO: Wrapping Gifts Using No Tape: https://youtu.be/vm3dR4jhImU 🎥 VIDEO: How To Walk In Public: https://youtu.be/J8ekcTmj9SI 🎥 LIST: Rajiv Surendra's Playlist Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8oeCSojnMR42JWN44vX_hmJ0xCF1ZLG- ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ • 0:00 | Introduction to the Porcelain Garden Ball Invitation • 0:27 | The Theme of the Frick Gallery Event: "Porcelain Garden" • 0:50 | Introduction to a Special Garment with a Story • 1:16 | Childhood Memories: Beatrix Potter's "The Tailor of Gloucester" • 2:27 | The Story of the Mice Who Sewed the Coat • 3:07 | Personal Connection: Mother's Sewing Work • 3:38 | College Discovery: Finding the Real Historical Waistcoat • 4:53 | Beatrix Potter's Visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum • 6:18 | The Embroidery Journey Begins • 6:42 | Connection with Mute and Deaf Nuns in Chennai • 7:23 | Taking the Embroidery to Henry Poole & Co. in London • 8:30 | Starting from Scratch with Master Tailors • 8:51 | Sourcing Authentic Materials from Historical Suppliers • 10:03 | The Two-Year Embroidery Process • 10:51 | The Emotional Impact of Owning Such a Garment • 11:26 | Unveiling the Finished Waistcoat • 11:44 | Explaining "Podiswis" - The Skin of Silk • 12:29 | Beatrix Potter's Descriptions Guiding the Creation • 13:23 | The Details: Chenille Thread and Silk Embroidery • 13:57 | Handmade Buttons and Buttonholes • 14:20 | Inside Details of the Waistcoat • 15:09 | Trying on the Waistcoat • 16:14 | The Feeling of Time Travel When Wearing It • 17:26 | Previous Time Worn: Book Launch Event • 17:50 | Bringing Magic from a Bygone Era into Modern Life 💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡 • Frick Gallery Reopening • Black Tie Ball Events • Porcelain Garden Theme • Historical Waistcoats • Beatrix Potter Books • The Tailor of Gloucester • Handcrafted Embroidery • Childhood Storytelling • Victoria & Albert Museum Collections • 18th Century Fashion • Sewing Traditions • Family Memories • Royal Ontario Museum • Historical Fashion Research • Luxury Garment Craftsmanship • Traditional Embroidery Techniques • Savile Row Tailoring • Henry Poole & Co • Artisan Tailors • Silk Fabric Types • Podiswis Silk • Embroidery Thread Selection • Silk Chenille Thread • Hand-Sewn Buttonholes • Covered Buttons Technique • Authentic Period Details • Bespoke Tailoring Process • French Silk Mills • Rajasthan Embroiderers • Historical Garment Reproduction • Connecting with the Past • Time Travel Through Fashion • Childhood Dreams Realized • Antique Textile Conservation • Finding Magic as an Adult • My 18th Century Waistcoat: How Beatrix Potter's Illustration Became My Most Treasured Possession For the Frick Ball If you enjoy Rajiv's videos and would like to see more, please contribute to the gofundme campaign that is raising the funds to produce the content on this channel: https://gofund.me/fbcb3a22 ✅ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rajivsurendra ✅ TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@Rajivsurendra_ ✅ Twitter: http://twitter.com/RajivSurendra 🔴 *** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL *** Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I've been immersed in the creative and domestic arts for all my life and its a real honor to be sharing my interests with you. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/rajivsurendra 🔎 HASHTAGS #fashion #Rajivsurendra #diy