pickThis was frustrating in not showing the full image of the garments, only closeups of whatever bit was under discussion (e.g. decoration or fastenings). This made it hard to picture how the garments were actually worn and what bit of the garment was being shown.
Buuut it's a fascinating overview of the V&A's collection of underwear, and various relevant aspects of underwear fashion.
pickThis one is just lovely. Beautifully illustrated, fascinating stuff about construction techniques, a range of different ethnic dress included, and -- better than the 18th-Century Fashion book also from the V&A, many of the items have both a close-up of detail and an photo showing how the whole item looks. In the other book, a lot of them are only represented by a closeup and a sketch.
pickThis was fascinating! If I had one wish, it would be that it included wider shots of the garments as well as the close-ups of detail.
I think it'd do more for someone who is more visual, as well.
Spot the bunnies in this Chinoiserie whitework/lace apron?
pickMy second Susan Scarlett and at first I thought it was going to be too sweet for my current mood - then along came Freda. 😜 It became a page turner as I raced to see whether her evil plans for our sweet protagonist Annabel would materialise!
A really fun read and I love that we see snippets of early 20th century life that I‘d never heard about. Imagine giving your staff a wee glass of port to help them through a long work day!
Anyone else excited for The Met Gala? I love this first Monday of May but this year's focus on Black Dandyism is especially historically interesting and important.
Monica Miller is the creative director of the Met's exhibit (the gala is the party for the fundraising and opening of the exhibit). Tagged is her book about the history of Black Dandyism which is a fantastic resource.
I am super excited to see Colman Domingo and Rhianna 😍
so-soAt times I loved her story and found her relatable, but others I felt annoyed by excessive millennial energy. This is a modern rags to riches story of the creator of the Nasty Gal clothing brand.
#PemberLittens 20th Anniversary showing of Pride and Prejudice definitely called for dressing up. Niece in law Jen and I had the best time. We sighed, we laughed, we clapped.
"You have bewitched me body and soul and I love, I love, I love you." ?
#JaneAustenThenAndNow
