Party in the style of Moulin Rouge: an extravaganza of bright emotions

Decor

The hastily put together scenery is not at all in the style of the Moulin Rouge. For a party you will need to find all the best within a not very modest budget. And if you do something with your own hands, then only to the highest class! Otherwise, you risk getting a kindergarten parody of an exquisite interior.

Approach the choice of the hall from the position of maximum compliance with the theme. Then it will take less money and effort to decorate your “cabaret”. If the party is held at home, try to remove or cover with decorations all unnecessary things.

Color design: black, gold, red. Deep red should ideally predominate, gold will make the interior rich and luxurious, and black will add elegance. The drapery on the windows, walls and ceiling looks very impressive - red satin, a “night” black ceiling, heavy floor-length curtains.

Textiles can be rented; within a modest budget, only one zone can be closed. Or imitate drapery - paper wallpaper, for example. The noble black and red colors are beautiful even in this design. We offer several stylish ideas for a Moulin Rouge party:

It is better to dim the light, down to twilight. Electric garlands hung everywhere will fit perfectly into the theme of the night cabaret. Chandelier shades can be covered with homemade diffusers. Place floor lamps in the corners, lamps in lampshades with tassels and fringe on the tables;

Hang on the walls posters, posters, photos of Moulin Rouge dancers and famous visitors to the legendary cabaret (Oscar Wilde, Picasso, Prince of Wales), thematic works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. In exquisite frames, perfectly straight (without chaotic negligence, if you stand for authenticity);

a mirror in a gold frame , at least at the entrance. In general, there can be as many mirrors as you like - reflecting the light, shine and elegant guests, they will create a lush luxury atmosphere even in a small room;

“Antique gold” frames for pictures and mirrors are easy to make with your own hands. For the base, cardboard, polystyrene foam, and ideally, beautiful ceiling plinths are suitable. Assemble, spray with gold from a can, and stick with double-sided tape (so you can remove it).

Party guests will almost believe that they are actually in the Moulin Rouge if they see Paris outside the window! Print out photos of night views and glue them to the glass. Sepia, black and white photo, aged - views not of a modern city, but a reflection of a long-gone era;

use black guipure to decorate walls, furniture, and compositions. These can be flirty bows, tied ribbons, or drapery elements. Spicy black guipure on a provocatively red background looks playful and sexy;

red glowing balls are a very passionate decoration! Attach an LED to the coin cell battery, put it inside the ball, and inflate it. The same latex is suitable for fastening - cut long balls of ShDM into “elastic bands” slightly wider than the diameter of the battery. Make sure that the diode contacts are covered, otherwise they will break the ball;

the red mill , of course, must be present as the main “guest” of the party. Stylizing the Moulin Rouge without this attribute is simply unthinkable. It can be built from plywood, chipboard, cardboard, polystyrene foam and almost any available material. If you don't skimp on the size, you'll get a great photo zone!

The Eiffel Tower is another idea for a photo zone and the second most important “guest” in your cabaret. If there is no room for a second massive structure at the party, then print out photos, cut out pictures from postcards, ask friends for figurines, and collect them from fresh flowers. By any means, but “invite” her to the opening of the Moulin Rouge.

These attractions are not only nearby, they were “born” almost simultaneously, in 1889. By the way, it is no coincidence: Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller deliberately timed the opening of the Moulin Rouge to coincide with the completion of the construction of the “Iron Lady”.

cabaret without a stage is bad manners. This attribute is not easy to build, but it is easy to designate the area with decorations and light. No performances planned? Place life-size cardboard silhouettes and mannequins in dancer costumes in the background. And guests will perform on the stage itself (competitions, games, fragments of the script). If there is very little space, hang a photo on the wall for ambience;

it would be chic if there were several “antique” things in the room. For example, a retro telephone, a gramophone, a music box, an ashtray. Ask your friends about today’s fashionable stylized items, models of retro cars;

tall thin vases with fresh flowers , bugles, Christmas tree beads, rain, large feathers, garlands of gold paper - the finishing touch of a pompous cabaret.

The image of the bride and groom in the style of Moulin Rouge

The corresponding outfits of the bride and groom will help emphasize the given theme of the celebration. There is no need to be guided by strict traditional frameworks when choosing a wedding dress for the newlywed. A girl can safely give preference not only to white, but to scarlet or even black evening wear with a corset and a fluffy asymmetrical skirt. Bright makeup with clearly defined eyebrows and red lipstick will make the image of the hero of the occasion spectacular and complete. A playful fly above the lip will be an elegant touch.

The hairstyle must match the chosen style. Hair neatly styled in waves and secured at the sides with bobby pins will look beautiful. A hat or veil, long gloves, fine fishnet stockings, and high-heeled shoes will go perfectly with the thematic look. If the bride doesn’t like such a bright and extravagant costume, she should pay attention to a traditional white dress, complemented by red decorative accessories.

Stylists recommend that the groom choose a black classic tuxedo or even a tailcoat. Among the accessories that will help complement the image should be: a top hat, a butterfly, a stylish scarf around the neck, a cigarette holder, a cane. A burgundy or white rose attached to the buttonhole of a jacket will be a spectacular detail. When choosing shoes, a young man should pay attention to patent leather, black shoes polished to a shine.

Invitations

Figures of dancers in bright outfits , miniature corsets with or without skirts, a stylized red windmill. An original invitation to a party at the Moulin Rouge: a box opening from the “facade”, inside – a luxurious dancer against a background of red satin and sparkles (scene).

You can use FS to add an inscription to an old poster/billboard. Send personalized letters in gilded envelopes. Make a plane ticket to Paris, look retro, aged.

"Romeo + Juliet", 1996

Baz Luhrmann's second film with the young Leonardo DiCaprio is the most iconic in the director's career and, perhaps, the most fashionable. Luhrmann transferred Shakespeare's plot to the realities of the nineties, in the costumes of the heroes, on the one hand, very accurately reflecting the kitschness of this time, and on the other, making them timeless.

When creating the costumes, Luhrmann and Catherine Martin focused on adding additional symbolism to them. That’s why representatives of the Capulet and Montague families have such different looks, despite the same social status: the former wear tight black trousers and leather vests from D&G, a diffuse and now closed line of Dolce & Gabbana; the latter dress up in bright Hawaiian Prada shirts. By the way, it was with the creation of “Romeo + Juliet” that the long-term friendship between Baz Luhrmann and Miuccia Prada began, who later collaborated with the director more than once, and specially created Romeo’s wedding suit for this film.

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"Romeo + Juliet", 1996

“The Capulet style is more decorative, while the Montagues are more practical. Capulets wear decorative and expensive items of clothing, and bulletproof vests have become necessary accessories. And the ball at which Romeo and Juliet meet, with its pretentiousness, was supposed to emphasize their simplicity and sincerity. They're both outsiders in an incredibly arrogant place,” explains costume designer Kim Barrett, who also worked on the film.

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"Romeo + Juliet", 1996

Suits

A shocking outfit for a Moulin Rouge-style party requires close attention to detail. Ladies should not look too revealing: from a racy dancer’s costume to a vulgar look that is not a lady from the “red” street - one step.

Of course, at this celebration of life there are no prohibitions: someone can transform into a playful courtesan. Corset, stockings with garters, bright makeup, high stiletto heels, ruffled bows.

Modest guests will like the image of a lady of noble blood. Yes, they also visited the cabaret. This party outfit should be seductive, but not revealing. Not too short elegant retro dress, evening makeup, neat hairstyle, sparkling diamonds. The organizer should suggest more specifically how to dress for a party in the style of the Moulin Rouge - 30s, 60s, our time?

The trick is that the cancan dancer’s outfit, although becoming smaller and more revealing, is still recognizable. Corset, stockings, shoes, multi-layered skirt of any length. And the images of the ladies sitting in the hall changed very much! Therefore, it is worth deciding on the era so as not to confuse the party guests. It’s easier for men - impeccable suits, polished shoes, a scarf or flower in a buttonhole, a bow tie/tie, a watch on a chain.

about makeup, hairstyle, accessories down to the smallest detail (gloves, hat, handbag). It doesn’t matter whether the script takes you to the distant past or you visit the modern Moulin Rouge - the costume should be stylish and luxurious. Even if she is a courtesan, she is an elite one - others will not get into the most famous cabaret in Paris!

Entertainment for guests

Before the wedding, the bride can organize a themed bachelorette party for her friends, choosing a cafe or restaurant for it. To make this event unforgettable, it is advisable to invite a toastmaster to host it.

The wedding scenario should be bright and memorable. A prerequisite is a fiery cancan performed by professional dancers.

To prevent guests from getting bored, you can organize various competitions, for example, for the most beautiful costume, for the best cancan performance. To create the necessary atmosphere, you should invite a musician who plays the accordion, or an artist who draws cartoons. Such a wedding would not be complete without a toastmaster, because it is he who sets the general mood of the guests.

Menu, serving

As in any decent establishment, the Moulin Rouge has several menus: seasonal, daytime and evening, for ordinary visitors and VIP guests (only some 420 euros!).

Of course, recipes cannot be repeated exactly, and who needs it?

blue lobsters (shrimp and other seafood are also suitable);
tomato gazpacho;
green, white asparagus;
Morel (mushroom) sauce;
eggplant parmesan with arugula pesto sauce;
Boulanger potatoes;
agnolotti, cannelloni (stuffed pasta);
mesclum (a mixture of leafy greens);
beef steaks, veal, poultry, fish (in the original menu it is sea bass with Provence vegetables and dill);
sliced cheese, vegetables;
exquisite desserts, lots of fruit, nuts in yogurt, piles of chocolate deliberately carelessly broken into pieces (a chocolate fountain would be very helpful!);
wines, champagne, liqueurs, mint vodka. Of course, according to the tastes of the guests (this is much more important than maintaining authenticity).

This is based on the summer evening menu, with hot dishes to choose from. It is clear that it is simply unrealistic to cook everything. But for stylization, a few dishes of Italian and French cuisine will be enough. The recipes are really simple, despite the names that are alien to the “Slavic ear”.

Any presentation. Round tables for 2-4 people fit perfectly into the theme of the Moulin Rouge party. But in many cases a buffet is more convenient, especially if the occasion is not too solemn. Are you planning a feast? Let it be! The main thing is to beautifully decorate both the dishes themselves and the presentation.

Aim for the following environment:

black tablecloth – red napkins, or vice versa. Draping furniture to the floor, with neat waves;

fine porcelain , gold-plated cutlery, crystal glasses, alcohol in expensive-looking bottles (you can paste vintage labels or Moulin Rouge-style posters on top of regular ones);

“golden” rings on napkins , cards with the names of party guests, miniature vases with feather flowers. Everything is expensive, brilliant and at the highest level!

"Australia", 2008

Unlike the bright theatrical films of the Red Curtain Trilogy, Australia is an epic historical drama that was supposed to reflect the time as believably as possible - pre-war 1939 in Australia (since Baz Luhrmann is an Australian himself, he approached the matter with unusual meticulousness).

"Australia" received an Oscar nomination for best costume design, and although the film itself did not receive an Oscar, the costumes were still outstanding. To work on them, Catherine Martin conducted a long and painstaking study, restoring the style of the era from photographs from Australian newspapers of the thirties and forties. She also interviewed descendants of Darwin pastoralists to find out details not captured in photographs, such as “whether an indigenous pastoralist “wore socks under his boots when riding a horse.” Even the seemingly paradoxical outfits in the film have a background: “Baz was very interested in the ethnic mix in Darwin - after all, the city is closer to Asia than to Sydney. He thought very logically - if you lost all your clothes on the road and needed to do something in 24 hours in Darwin, where would you go? Chinese tailors worked there,” Martin said about one of Nicole Kidman’s character’s dresses—a qipao with a chrysanthemum print on organza.

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"Australia", 2008