Poetry and Spleen. The Victorian Female Image and Fashion from Alexandre Vassiliev’s Collection (01.07.2016 – 30.10.2016)
The 19th century was characterised by subdued and controlled femininity. In fashion, this was expressed by a new silhouette, achieved through the use of the crinoline and the corset. Black dresses became fashionable because many people were in mourning due to the high death rate of the era.
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Poetry and Spleen. The Victorian Female Image and Fashion from Alexandre Vassiliev’s Collection (01.07.2016 – 30.10.2016)