Susan North Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

A rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine eighteenth century clothing

Book One in this exciting new series includes waistcoats and bodices, a mantle and gloves. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given for each garment to enable the reader to accurately reconstruct them. There are scale patterns of each garment and scale diagrams for making linen and metal thread laces and embroidery designs

"Book two in the V & A's groundbreaking dress pattern series presents 17 detailed patterns for garments and accessories worn by seventeenth-century women. Full step-by-step drawings of the construction sequence are given to enable accurate reconstruction of the garments"--Cover.

Queen Maud of Norway, daughter of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, was celebrated for her exquisite fashion sense. Becoming Queen in 1905, she required a diverse wardrobe for various royal occasions, showcasing her exemplary taste. Her collection spans from her wedding trousseau of 1896 to the latest Worth designs just months before her death in 1938, reflecting a remarkable period in fashion history. It captures the evolution from the ornate Victorian styles to the sleek, modern looks of the 1930s. Her wardrobe uniquely encompasses both public and private attire, featuring lavish state gowns and elegant evening dresses for formal events, alongside riding habits, winter sportswear, and tailored suits for casual afternoons with her grandchildren. Throughout her life, Maud engaged with contemporary fashion, commissioning renowned designers such as Worth, Blancquaert, and Morin-Blossier. Her collection exemplifies the high standards of couture dressmaking of the time, with intricately beaded gowns, impeccably tailored suits, and beautifully embroidered dresses showcasing the era's craftsmanship. This exhibition presents some of the most stunning garments from the National Museum of Art/Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Oslo, contextualizing them within Queen Maud's life and the fashion trends of her time.

This sumptuously illustrated book offers the first up-close view of the richness and variety of historical dress of the 17th and 18th centuries. Drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's world-famous collection, these garments display skills that are now lost, yet continue to inspire today's leading designers. Much of the finery seen here is too fragile to be on permanent display, or its detail too intricate to be captured in conventional photography. Jacobean blackwork, neoclassical tambour work, exquisite stitching, and knife-sharp pleats are pictured in stunning photographs, alongside such unusual techniques as stamping, pinking, and slashing--many of which are rarely employees in the modern world, as they require labor-intensive handwork impossible to replicate by machine. With line drawings showing the construction of the complete garment and a text that sets each in the context of its time, this book is a visual feast for all fashion lovers, and an essential resource for curators, collectors, students, costumers and designers.