--- product_id: 142151011 title: "18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum): Enhanced Edition, International Edition" price: "53151CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/142151011-18th-century-fashion-in-detail-victoria-and-albert-museum-enhanced store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Comprehensive historical research High-res close-up photography Intricate embroidery & fabric techniques 18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum): Enhanced Edition, International Edition **Price:** 53151CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕰️ Step into timeless style with every page – where history meets haute couture! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum): Enhanced Edition, International Edition - **How much does it cost?** 53151CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/142151011-18th-century-fashion-in-detail-victoria-and-albert-museum-enhanced) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Masterclass:** Stunning color photos paired with line drawings reveal garment construction like never before. - • **Authoritative Insight:** Updated research and expert commentary bring the makers and methods of the era to life. - • **Museum-Quality Curation:** Access fragile, rarely displayed pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum’s prestigious collection. - • **Exquisite Detail Unveiled:** Explore sharp pleats, delicate lace, and gleaming adornments that define 18th-century elegance. - • **Inspiration for Creatives:** A must-have resource fueling costume designers, collectors, and fashion historians alike. ## Overview This enhanced edition offers an unparalleled close-up exploration of 18th-century fashion, featuring detailed photography, expert analysis, and fresh research. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts, it showcases the Victoria and Albert Museum’s rare garments with a focus on intricate fabric techniques, adornments, and construction, making it an essential resource for costume design and historical fashion study. ## Description A rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine eighteenth century clothingThis beautifully illustrated book reveals sharp pleats, high collars, gleaming pastes, colorful beads, elaborate buttons, and intricate lacework that make up some of the garments in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s extensive fashion collection. With an authoritative text, exquisite color photography of garment details, and line drawings and photographs showing the complete construction of each piece, the reader has the unique opportunity to examine up close historical clothing that is often too fragile to be on display. It is an inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers, and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume. This new edition features an updated design, fresh content and new research, a comprehensive index, and an introduction that focuses on the makers and processes involved in producing 18th-century fashion. Review: Breathtaking - This is a beautiful book, packed with close-up colour photographs of exquisite embroidery and other details of 18th century clothing. The accompanying line drawings of the entire item help to put the details into context. Review: A Must-Have for Costume Enthusiasts - This catalog is a true marvel—not only does it help you understand the era it covers, but it also serves as an endless source of inspiration for those of us working in costume design. It encourages the pursuit of new details and fuels the possibility of creating costumes filled with meaning. Every catalog from the Victoria and Albert Museum is of the highest scientific, practical, and photographic quality. Absolutely worth buying the entire series. A must-have for anyone passionate about costume and history! ## Features - Drapery Details: Pleats, Gathers, Looped Edges - Necklines & Wrists: Collars, Cuffs, Pockets - Textural Elements: Stitching, Quilting - Lace & Whitework: Delicate Edgings - Decorative Stitching: Embroidery - Adornments: Pastes, Foils, Beads - Fabric Techniques: Chintz, Painting - Edge Finishes: Pinking, Punching - Trimmings: Fringes, Ribbons, Tassels, Buttons - Natural Accents: Fur, Feathers, Straw ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #837,085 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,282 in Lifestyle & Personal Style Guides (Books) #4,531 in Design & Fashion (Books) #23,038 in Health, Fitness & Nutrition | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 213 Reviews | ## Images ![18th-Century Fashion in Detail (Victoria and Albert Museum): Enhanced Edition, International Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uoBO9jK4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breathtaking *by C***7 on 20 November 2021* This is a beautiful book, packed with close-up colour photographs of exquisite embroidery and other details of 18th century clothing. The accompanying line drawings of the entire item help to put the details into context. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must-Have for Costume Enthusiasts *by G***I on 29 December 2024* This catalog is a true marvel—not only does it help you understand the era it covers, but it also serves as an endless source of inspiration for those of us working in costume design. It encourages the pursuit of new details and fuels the possibility of creating costumes filled with meaning. Every catalog from the Victoria and Albert Museum is of the highest scientific, practical, and photographic quality. Absolutely worth buying the entire series. A must-have for anyone passionate about costume and history! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have. *by A***R on 31 October 2025* A wonderful book for anyone interested in fashion, embroidery and history. ## Frequently Bought Together - 18th-Century Fashion in Detail (V&A Fashion in Detail) - 19th-Century Fashion in Detail (V&A Fashion in Detail) - The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: How to Hand Sew Georgian Gowns and Wear Them With Style --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/142151011-18th-century-fashion-in-detail-victoria-and-albert-museum-enhanced](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/142151011-18th-century-fashion-in-detail-victoria-and-albert-museum-enhanced) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-01*