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The Cut of Men’s Clothes 1600–1900: The Evolution of Tailoring and Silhouette

"Between 1600 and 1900, the cut of men’s clothes shifted from the rigid, voluminous shapes of the Renaissance to the precise, body-conturing aesthetics of the Victorian era. This evolution reflects a transition from status conveyed through fabric quantity and ornament to status defined by the architectural precision of bespoke tailoring and subtle fit. The study of historical tailoring, famously chronicled by historians like Norah Waugh, reveals that the "cut" of a garment is not merely its shape but a complex interaction between textile technology, social hierarchy, and the anatomical understanding of the period. To understand the progression..."

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