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Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917 - 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 worlds 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.


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⚡️Book Title : Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917
⚡Book Author : Svetlana Amelekhina
⚡Page : 112 pages
⚡Published November 1st 2008 by Victoria & Albert Museum (first published October 1st 2008)

Magnificence of the Tsars: Ceremonial Men's Dress of the Russian Imperial Court, 1721-1917

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 worlds 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.