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The bustle returned with a "hard edge," creating a profile that resembled a small triangle set on a large square. This era saw increasingly heavy fabrics, often weighing over ten pounds, alongside a new interest in women's sportswear like yachting and fencing.
A comprehensive look at hats, fans, parasols, muffs, jewelry, and shoes.
The book serves as a "repository of instruction," illustrating a complete Victorian wardrobe:
Historically accurate reference for theater, film, or historical reenactments.
(edited by Stella Blum) is a definitive pictorial guide that captures the evolution of high fashion during the late Victorian era. Curated by the former Curator of Costumes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the book features over 1,000 detailed engravings originally published in Harper's Bazar . Chronological Fashion Eras