I saw an opera recently set in 18th-century Italy, but the costumer John Pascoe mixed in elements of the 1940s. It was stunning. I searched all over the net for some really good photos, but this paltry one was the best I could find to give the idea. The actual production was amazing. Lots of leather bustiers and boots, mixed with faux suede skirts that flowed, and 40s hair on the women wearing traditional Italian peasant dress, and sunglasses on 18th c. Italian grandees, etc.
