Samuel Pepys: diarist, administrator β¦ budding fashionista
New analysis of 17th-century diaristβs French fashion engravings shows he was not only a shrewd political operator but had a keen eye for new trends
He may be best known for his juicy diary, administrative prowess and wandering eye β but new research has highlighted a different side of Samuel Pepys: that of a budding fashionista.
A historian from Cambridge University has conducted a fresh analysis of the diaristβs collection of French fashion engravings, arguing they not only show Pepys was keeping up with the scholarly and gentlemanly trend of collecting prints, but reflect a long-term interest in the latest styles of dress, and the link between clothes and social status.
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