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Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen
Series: Shire Library
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This book is ideal for fans of Jane Austen, devotees of Regency history and costume, fashion historians, and anyone interested in the cultural shifts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The broader Regency period 1795 to 1820, stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history, unlike anything that went before it. This book explores the fashion revolution and the innovation that inspired a flood of fashions taking influence from far afield.
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The broader Regency period from 1795 to 1820 stands alone as an incredible moment in fashion history, unlike anything that went before it. For the first time, England became a fashion influence, especially in menswear, and became the toast of Paris, as court dress became secondary to the season-by-season flux of fashion as we know it today.
Sarah Jane Downing explores the fashion revolution and the innovation that inspired a flood of fashions taking influence from far afield. It was an era of contradiction immortalised by Jane Austen, who adeptly used the new-found diversity of fashion to enliven her characters: Wickham's military splendour, Mr Darcy's understated elegance, and Miss Tilney's romantic fixation with white muslin.
Fashion in the Time of Jane Austen offers a rich exploration of how this pivotal period in history influenced trends and styles, capturing the imagination of society both past and present.
Series: Shire Library
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Lavishly illustrated and richly detailed, the book ties Austen's life and works to the wider social and political movements influencing Regency fashion. Reviewers praise the attentive coverage of menswear and insightful references, including Rousseau's impact on children's clothing. Written with a light, engaging touch, it balances passion with critical perspectives, making it a valuable resource for Austen enthusiasts and Regency costume aficionados alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780747807674
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 March 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Shire Publications
Illustration: 10 col
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 149.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 148g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Sarah Jane Downing is a freelance writer with a special interest in the eighteenth century. She has written widely about the arts, contributing to national and local magazines and newspapers. She is the author of 'The English Pleasure Garden' (Shire 2009).
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