Exploring Fashion’s Rich Tapestry

A Study in Style: Threads of Meaning

A Study in Style aims to unravel the threads of fashion, history, and narrative across literature, film, and beyond.

In-depth analysis of fashion

Connecting narratives through style

Deep Dives into fashion history

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Fashionable Narratives

Explore the intricate role of fashion and dress in literature and film, where clothing serves as a powerful narrative tool that shapes character development, social dynamics, and the unfolding of stories.

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Exploring Exhibitions

Exploring Exhibitions delves into fashion exhibitions, giving thoughtful reviews that unpack the garments on display, curatorial storytelling, and staging.

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Fashion History

Uncover the stories woven into garments across time, exploring how fashion trends reflect and respond to the politics, culture, and social shifts of their era.

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Celebrities & Red Carpets

From street style to red carpet glamour, I dive into the fashion choices of celebrities, decoding references, inspirations, and the cultural weight behind what they wear.

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Fashion & Culture

Fashion never exists in a vacuum. Discover how it’s shaped by the spirit of a specific era, reflecting everything from politics and the state of the economy to pop culture and the mood of society.

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Miscellaneous

For everything that doesn’t quite fit the mold—here’s where I explore tangents, curiosities, and fashion-adjacent thoughts worth sharing.

Explore the rich tapestry of fashion

Why I’m Disappointed in Kensington Palace’s Dress Codes

Dress Codes at Kensington Palace is a display of ceremonial dress steeped in symbolism, splendour, and history. While the garments astonish, the exhibition missed out on narrative opportunities.

Victorian Mourning: Sartorial Symbolism in Middlemarch

Mourning dress in Middlemarch is a reflection of Victorian ideals, gendered grief, and it expresses the heavy symbolism stitched into widowhood.

A Folded History: Queen Victoria’s Fan