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Man in long carrick coat with five pelerines or capes
Man in long carrick coat with five pelerines or capes. Our young men shorten their jackets but lengthen their coats. The coat is long, heavy and awkward, it drags along the ground like a dressing gown. It sweeps the streets, and has to be lifted up like a ladys dress when crossing the gutter. The solution is quite simple - give the excess in the coat to the jacket. Man in long carrick coat with five pelerines or capes. Our young men shorten their jackets but lengthen their coats. The coat is long, heavy and awkward, it drags along the ground like a dressing gown. It sweeps the streets, and has to be lifted up like a ladys dress when crossing the gutter. The solution is quite simple - give the excess in the coat to the jacket
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Man in Long Carrick Coat with Five Pelerines or Capes: A Satirical Take on Napoleonic-era Fashion This intriguing image captures the essence of the extravagant and often impractical fashion trends of the Napoleonic and Regency eras. The man in the print wears a long, heavy carrick coat, which was a popular style among gentlemen during this period. However, the coat's length and excess fabric make it more of a burden than a fashion statement. To address this issue, young men began wearing shorter jackets underneath their long coats, as seen in this print. The man in the print is depicted wearing not one, but five pelerines or capes. Pelerines were fashionable accessories that could be worn over the shoulders or draped around the neck. The excessive number of pelerines adds to the overall extravagance of the outfit. The man's rakish attitude and dandyish air suggest that he is more concerned with appearance than functionality. The print is hand-colored and engraved, and its satirical tone is evident in the man's smug expression and the way his coat sweeps the ground like a lady's dress. The scene is set in Paris, the fashion capital of the time, and the print likely served as entertainment and commentary on the latest trends. The Empire style, with its emphasis on grandeur and opulence, is reflected in the man's elaborate attire. The print, titled "Man in Long Carrick Coat with Five Pelerines or Capes," is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Napoleonic-era fashion and the lengths (literally) that people went to in order to stay fashionable.
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