17th-Century Men's Dress Patterns

1600–1630

de Susan North, Jenny Tiramani, Melanie Braun, Luca Costigliolo, Claire Thornton

This newest addition to the Victoria and Albert Museum's series on historical dress patterns presents full instructions for the making of men's historical garments in a technically accurate, visually exciting, step-by-step format. The book delves into the intricate detail of the techniques involved in historical tailoring and dressmaking. Scale patterns, precise construction diagrams, an abundance of informative details, and x-ray photographs that reveal the hidden structure of each piece are accompanied by color photography of the whole garment. Chapters on tailoring, dressing and inventories of men's dress provide key historical context. This book promises to be a unique resource for costume designers, dress and social historians, students, and fashion enthusiasts alike.