I would have said the strangest thing I have researched – and written about – for one of my novels, was the chapter in my first Onion novel, where my characters built a bridge over a river in 3rd Century Italy.
Alison Alexandra was destined to edge me even further.
In There Was A Time, Oh Pilgrim, When The Stones Were Not So Smooth, I was writing about a wedding ceremony where the bride is dressed in a tuxedo, as are all her attendants.
She is a fashion designer, and creates a line of female tuxedos.
She unveils them at her own wedding.
Peaked vs. shawl lapels – to say nothing of all the colours.
One aspect of Alison Alexandra – rarely alluded to – is that in her teens and early twenties, she was a fashion model in Europe. She left the job from boredom after five years, but it is from this enterprise she gained enough sustainable income (via investments) to be left alone, and live the life she lives.
However, her mentor – the fashion designer, Bellissima Isobella – has called her back to do a favour.
Bellissima Isobella is getting married, and has created a line of tuxedos for herself and all her attendants. What better way to promote them?
There is an aspect of the tail wagging the dog in this research.
And, let me tell you, the Internet is awash with photos of ladies in tuxedos.
Oh – yes.
Alison Alexandra will be in red
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