{"title":"Hilary Davidson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to the works of Hilary Davidson, a distinguished author and fashion historian known for her insightful exploration of historical dress and its cultural significance. Immerse yourself in the world of fashion through time with Davidson's captivating books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer meticulous research shines through in \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Regency Dress\u003c\/em\u003e, where she delves into the intricate styles and societal implications of clothing during the Regency era. This book serves as a delightful introduction for anyone curious about the evolution of fashion in the early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDress in the Age of Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e, Davidson provides a detailed examination of the styles popularised during Austen's time, offering readers a chance to understand the fabrics, cuts, and hues that defined an era. This work embodies a perfect blend of fashion and culture, providing context to the wardrobes of beloved literary characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those enamoured with Jane Austen, \u003cem\u003eJane Austen's Wardrobe\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to explore the author's life and times through the clothes she wore. Davidson's ability to intertwine biography with fashion history makes this a compelling read for Austen enthusiasts and history buffs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books fall under the categories of Arts \u0026amp; Culture and Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, making them an ideal choice for readers interested in a deep dive into historical dress and its broader cultural narratives. Enjoy delving into Hilary Davidson's rich and informative works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dress-in-the-age-of-jane-austen-by-hilary-davidson-9780300218725","title":"Dress in the Age of Jane Austen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive and beautifully illustrated examination of dress, clothing, fashion, and sewing in the Regency seen through the lens of Jane Austen’s life and writings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lively book reveals the clothing and fashion of the world depicted in Jane Austen’s beloved books, focusing on the long Regency between the years 1795 and 1825. During this period, accelerated change saw Britain’s turbulent entry into the modern age, and clothing reflected these transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with the intimate perspective of clothing the self, \u003cem\u003eDress in the Age of Jane Austen\u003c\/em\u003e moves outward through the social and cultural spheres of home, village, countryside, and cities, and into the wider national and global realms, exploring the varied ways people dressed to inhabit these environments. Jane Austen’s famously observant fictional writings, as well as her letters, provide the entry point for examining the Regency age’s rich complexity of fashion, dress, and textiles for men and women in their contemporary contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLavishly illustrated with paintings, drawings, historic garments, and fashion plates—including many previously unpublished images—this authoritative yet accessible book will help readers visualise the external selves of Austen’s immortal characters as clearly as she wrote of their internal ones. The result is an enhanced understanding of Austen’s work and time, and also of the history of one of Britain’s most distinctive fashion eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796222890220,"sku":"9780300218725","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24184993482294.jpg?v=1757085786"},{"product_id":"jane-austens-wardrobe-by-hilary-davidson-9780300263602","title":"Jane Austen's Wardrobe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHilary Davidson delves into the clothing of one of the world’s great authors, providing unique and intimate insight into her everyday life and material world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat did Jane Austen wear?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed dress historian and Austen expert Hilary Davidson reveals, for the first time, the wardrobe of one of the world’s most celebrated authors. Despite her acknowledged brilliance on the page, Jane Austen has all too often been accused of dowdiness in her appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Austen’s 161 known letters, as well as her own surviving garments and accessories, this book assembles examples of the variety of clothes she would have possessed—from gowns and coats to shoes and undergarments—to tell a very different story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jane Austen Hilary Davidson discovers is alert to fashion trends but thrifty and eager to reuse and repurpose clothing. Her renowned irony and wit peppers her letters, describing clothes, shopping, and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJane Austen’s Wardrobe\u003c\/i\u003e offers the rare pleasure of a glimpse inside the closet of a stylish dresser and perpetually fascinating writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796379685100,"sku":"9780300263602","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24633763482294.jpg?v=1757093373"},{"product_id":"a-guide-to-regency-dress-by-hilary-davidson-9780300282412","title":"A Guide to Regency Dress","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible, fun, yet authoritative guide to male and female Regency fashions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Guide to Regency Dress\u003c\/em\u003e is an illustrated guide to fashions and clothing of the Regency era—a period of British history between the late, revolutionary years of the eighteenth century, flowing into the turbulent and changeable early nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying straightforward entries, Hilary Davidson utilises years of close study and original sources to offer an accessible, practical introduction to all things Regency dress and bring this era to life. 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