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'A treasure for anyone fascinated by the history of fashion' Publishing News
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'Stirs up the 19th century in all its sumptuousness and diversity'
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a lover of historical fashion and a creator of reproduction costume, I find this book an excellent reference manual, showing details of construction. As well as being informative, its clean lay out and beautiful photographs are just as valuable to me and make the book a stunning visual addition to my library.
If you are interested in historical fashion, I cannot imagine you'd be anything but delighted with this book.
My only critiscm is that it's too short, I want more and more...
If you are interested in historical fashion, I cannot imagine you'd be anything but delighted with this book.
My only critiscm is that it's too short, I want more and more...
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 5 months ago by Michmar
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 6 months ago by Dag Ove Schnell
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 8 months ago by CinnamonPhoenix
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 16 months ago by Sally
wonderful! excellent pictures and interesting text
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... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by zubmum
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
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
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
superb
This is a sumptuous book with beautiful details concerning 19th century fashion.The skills of fromer dressmakers are consierable. the photography is superb. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2005 by Tracey Briggs
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