By Lucy Johnston
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Wouldn’t it be interesting to know everything about the history of fashion in details? And what if the details we’re reading about are the ones that dominated the 19th century fashion scene? The answers to these questions are very interesting, and Lucy Johnston knows how to celebrate the fashion of the 1800s in stunning illustrated detail.
From the delicate embroidery on ball gowns to the vibrant colors of crinolines, this book has a never-seen-before way to explore the major themes of the 19th-century fashion. With specially commissioned color photographs of garments that belong to V&A’s amazing collection and many close-ups, it captures the opulence and variety of this extraordinary era.
Mirella Haddad
