Category: Fashionable Narratives
Explore the intricate role of fashion in literature and film, where clothing serves as a powerful narrative tool.
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Nosferatu and the Gothic Revival
When the first stills from the 2024 Nosferatu remake were released, I was immediately captivated. The images hinted at some exquisitely rendered 1830s-inspired costumes — with their distinctive silhouettes and rich textures, they promised a feast for any lover of Gothic fashion history. Judging by the promotional photography alone, the costume department had clearly paid… Read more
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Victorian Mourning: Sartorial Symbolism in George Eliot’s “Middlemarch”
The image that most readily comes to mind when we think of Queen Victoria is that of an elderly, white-haired woman dressed entirely in black, her white widow’s cap perched solemnly atop her head. Portrait of Queen Victoria by Bertha Müller after Heinrich von Angeli, 1900. Source: National Portrait Gallery, London. This enduring portrayal of… Read more