The term “macaroni” was once as familiar a label as “punk” or “hipster” is today. In this handsomely illustrated book devoted to notable 18th-century British male fashion, award-winning author and fashion historian Peter McNeil brings together dress, biography, and historical events with the broader visual and material culture of the late 18th century. For thirty years, macaroni was a highly topical word, yielding a complex set of social, sexual, and cultural associations. Pretty Gentlemen is grounded in surviving dress, archival documents, and art spanning hierarchies and genres, from scurrilous caricature to respectful portrait painting. Celebrities hailed and mocked as macaroni include politician Charles James Fox, painter Richard Cosway, freed slave Julius "Soubise," and criminal parson Reverend Dodd. The style also rapidly spread to neighboring countries in cross-cultural exchange, while Horace Walpole, George III, and Queen Charlotte were active critics and observers of these foppish men.   

Dante’s Garden is the story of what happens when Frank Farnese, a book collector from 2017, falls through Hell's Mouth, a strange sculpture in Bomarzo, Italy.In 1570, Lucrezia Romano and famed antiquarian Pyrrho Ligorio welcome him when he awakens in a garden, from what he thinks is a dream but isn’t. Together they must figure out how to put the world right again. The Inquisition, an extraordinary visit to Venice, and the dreams of Duke Francesco Orsini entwine to pull them all deeper into adventure, danger, love, and the hardest decisions of their lives. Dante’s Garden weaves fact and fiction, history and imagination, to tell the story of Frank and Lucrezia, and the connection that, finally, may not be strong enough to hold them safe as time splits apart.

The Fun Costumes Renaissance Nobleman Costume We love the Ren Faire almost as much as we love Halloween. That means any opportunity to blend the two together is a winning moment for us. That's why we are so happy to offer you this Renaissance Nobleman Costume. We use high-quality materials and careful construction to ensure that you can enjoy this look whether at the Faire, a costume party, or chilling out in your own noble den year 'round. Attention to Detail This Renaissance look includes everything you'll need to look amazing and feel even better. The tunic is a velour fabric with attached, billowing sleeves to make sure you don't get overheated. It has a faux fur trim and an attached purple tunic to give you the noble flair and maybe get you ahead of the lines, too. The boot tops transform your regular shoes into Renaissance style and the hat tops the look off while fitting comfortably with an elastic band. Accessorize with some jewelry and you're bound for nobility. Product Details: 100% polyester Pull on velour tunic with attached white sleeves Faux fur trim Decorative chain attached to tunic Cape attaches to tunic with hook and loop fastener at shoulders Elastic band inside ... [Read More]

"Offers a wealth of detail." International Herald Tribune "Stuffed full of beautiful photography." Drapers, UK "Presenting a feast of colour, style and elaborate costume. Should be a stunning exhibition." Publishing News, UK The world’s fascination with the grandeur of the Russian Imperial family endures. This book, now in paperback. examines the family’s collection of men’s fashion. It is illustrated with extraordinary new photographs taken at the Kremlin and accompanied by 18th- and 19th-century portraits and photographs of the Tsars, their families, and their court.Starting in the 1730s with lavishly embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silks from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II and spanning a period of almost two centuries, these garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion, and traditional Russian dress.

With specially commissioned photographs of never-before-seen clothing, Magnificence of the Tsars celebrates the majesty of masculine uniform in Russia at its finest. The luxurious, opulent lifestyles enjoyed by the Russian tsars, their families, and courts were among the world’s most extravagant for nearly two centuries, continue to be a source of endless fascination today. In this exquisitely illustrated collection, the grandeur of Imperial Russia is displayed in full. Starting in the 1730s with exquisitely embroidered coats and elaborately patterned silks from the wardrobe of Tsar Peter II these resplendent garments document a unique dialogue between military uniform, court dress, European fashion, and traditional Russian dress.

Sleeveless Top Size Chart: M: chest: 125 cm/ 49'', waist: 118 cm/ 46.5'', shoulder width: 47 cm/ 18.5'', full length: 71.5 cm/ 28'' L: chest: 129 cm/ 51'', waist: 122 cm/ 48'', shoulder width: 48 cm/ 19'', full length: 73 cm/ 29'' XL: chest: 135.5 cm/ 53'', waist: 128.5 cm/ 50.5'', shoulder width: 49 cm/ 19'', full length: 74.5 cm/ 29'' Note: 1. Size in 4-6 cm size difference is in normal range due to manual measurement 2. Color may have a little difference due to lights, screens, etc 3. COTTON&LINEN fabric is normal for palling up slightly ABOUT SALE: YOUR review is vital for us. IF the goods are not satisfied, please contact us before leave a bad review Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems. We will reply you within 24 hours by email

-Classic baroque hairstyle for the nobleman & Casanova -This plait wig in blone is tied at the neck with a black bow to a curled pony tail. -Curls all over the head make this men's rococo wig look more puffy and elegant. -This pre-curled baroque wig is a great accessory for royal men's costume, courtier costume, Casanova costume, Mozart costume, coachmans costume, colonial lord, pirate captian costume, King Louis cosplay, pantomime outfit or halloween costume fancy dress.

This is a 8oz stainless steel hip flask. With its nice smooth surface and perfect printing this makes for the ultimate hip flask. Add anything you like to it. Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Rum, or maybe even wine. It will do the job.

This is a 8oz stainless steel hip flask. With its nice smooth surface and perfect printing this makes for the ultimate hip flask. Add anything you like to it. Vodka, Tequila, Whiskey, Rum, or maybe even wine. It will do the job.