Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi tapped into the rockabilly style of Morrissey and the aristocratic air of the Duchess of Devonshire for a collection of complementary contradictions and a sense of faded glamour.
“I love the history, that (the duchess) knew Givenchy and the Kennedys,” said Thorton. “For us, that was the polar opposite of Morrissey and that kind of working-class,gritty realism.” The sartorial class system included Victorian lace gowns and a tailored tweed suit in the upper ranks and gingham trousers and dresses to represent the common people. The tension worked best on a flowing floral dresses — florals were beloved by Deborah Devonshire and The Smiths, who handed out flowers to audience members during performances, alike.
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