Arguably, by the late 19th century, men who concerned themselves with decorative versus utilitarian dress were reviled for being “non-masculine”. Indeed, the unadorned white dress shirt was ...

Arguably, by the late 19th century, men who concerned themselves with decorative versus utilitarian dress were reviled for being “non-masculine”. Indeed, the unadorned white dress shirt was ...

Men’s clothing began to convey these political ... the arbiter of elegance in London society during the first decade of the 19th century. Brummell’s fashion mantra urged “the maximum of ...

In the early 19th century, men's clothing became simplified with clean lines, dark colors and detailed finishes. Gone were the powdered wigs, opulent clothing and even high heels from the 1700s ...

In fact, some of the most fashionable clothing of the day was made ... Courtesy Bata Shoe Museum In the 18th and 19th century, a lot of men’s felt hats were made using hare and rabbit fur.

Slipping on men’s clothing signaled an expectancy to ... reformers to become a staple for many men in the late 19th and early 20th century.” Arnold says. “It is not exactly the same as ...