This popular book in the "Fashion in Detail" series now available with a new cover, showcases the opulence and variety of nineteenth-century fashion through exquisite colour photography and line drawings of the complete garments. From the delicate embroidery on neoclassical gowns to the vibrant colours of crinolines and the elegant tailoring of men's coats, the richness of the period is revealed in breathtaking detail. The garments revealed here, drawn from the V&A Museum's world famous collection, were at the height of fashion in their time. They display a remarkable range of colours, materials and construction details: from the intricate boning on women's corsets to the patterned silk of men's waistcoats. Seen in close-up and further illuminated by detailed commentary and line drawings that show the ingenuity of the underlying construction, these carefully chosen garments illustrate some of the major themes of nineteenth-century dress.
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'A treasure for anyone fascinated by the history of fashion' Publishing News
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Lucy Johnston is curator of nineteenth-century fashion in the V&A's Department of Furniture, Textiles & Fashion. Her published work includes Shoes (V&A 1999), which she co-authored with Linda Woolley.
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By Diane
Format:Paperback
To think that some of the garments pictured in coloured detail were done by hand is amazing. The skill, time and effort involved cannot be underestimated. One really gets the sense of what it would have been like to have worn such clothes and the lifestyle and restrictions involved. Although it would have been nice to see the the whole garment as well as the detail this did not spoil my enjoyment. One thing (a minor point really considering the eye candy on offer here)I would really love to know from books such as these is, what are the measurements of the garments. What was the bust. waist and length of the dress? Shouldn't grumble though - buy it and just sit and be amazed.
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By Sarah Jayne
Format:Paperback
I am a costume construction student and purchased this book 2007. I have referred to it quite a few times because of its beautiful close up details that have been relevant to assignments but it does frustrate me time over that I cannot see the complete garment. It really is a lovely book but maybe for someone who has interest in costume rather than someone looking for visual research.
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By zubmum
Format:Paperback
as a stage designer I'm always in search of detailed informations about period costume, I found this book really marvelous, plenty of wonderful large coloured pictures and accurate interesting texts. the organisation of costumes in the book is also very interesting: "the male image, historicism, romantic styles, exoticism, innovations, construction details, the natural world" showing various influences of the ninetennth cetury fashion.
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Perfect reference material
As a costume student I use this book again and again for my reference work. The photographs are of the close up details rather than the whole garment, but these are points which... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicola Reeve
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Amazing!
This is a beautiful book! Exactly the type of thing that can be enjoyed by almost anyone. I'm a Textile Conservation student with a particular interest in Historical Costume, so... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Pebbles
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Fabulous Photo's
This book is fantastic as reference point as I am currently undertaking a Costume Course. The photographs are very clear and the content is extensive.
Published 17 months ago by Michmar
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Perfection
I bought all of the books from these series and love every single one of them. I am never unhappy with books by V&A publishing.
Published 18 months ago by Dag Ove Schnell
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Amazingly informative and interesting book with gorgeous photography.
I am so pleased with this book. The text about each item is interesting and gives a real insight into the 19th century fashion conscious man and woman. Read more
Published 20 months ago by CinnamonPhoenix
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Amazing book
This book is full of loads of useful images and pictures of Victorian garments, there are technical flats accompanying the pictures with all seam and stitch detailing. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2011 by Sally
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Primark it aint
Even if you have no interest in fashion, design or tailoring, buy this book for the photography and the beauty of the subject. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by C. Elmore
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Beautiful Clothes, Beautiful Photographs
This book is a feast for the eyes. As the title indicates it focuses on details of design, fabric, or construction, rather than whole ensembles, but it is useful for those... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by D. Hilton
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A Visual Feast
As a lover of historical fashion and a creator of reproduction costume, I find this book an excellent reference manual, showing details of construction. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Mrs. A. L. Jones
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The clue is in the title
I think the book does what it says on the tin - 'Fashion in Detail'. Lovely.
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by Denise Humphries
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