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So many things.
So many things to love: The x-shaped slashing on his back, which makes him look kind of like an apple pie. The high-waisted breeches The red under-tights The black mary jane shoes that have the...
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Cuff Pleats
Coming across a portrait with such perfect details in the clothing is so satisfying. Look at these wonderful pleats in his linen cuffs: detail Jacob Cats Here’s the full portrait: “Portret van Jacob...
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Karl XI’s petticoat breeches
In the archives of Sweden’s Royal Armoury, from 1669: Cloth of silver petticoat breeches – 22″ waist, with 56″ circumference for each leg. (Each. Leg!) Approx. 5 yards of 4″ silver lace around hem and...
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Picture of the Month – The Tailor
Always so many things to love about this painting. The pumpkin breeches, the cod piece, the pinky ring, the flushed cheeks above a scruffy beard, the tailoring shears… Giovanni Battista Moroni’s The...
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