Eugene Onegin: "Reading Fashion"
Headwear of many types was popular amongst both the elite and peasantry in XIX century Russia.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image: Костюм в Русский Художественной Культуре
Text: Oxford's World Classics Image: Большая Советская Энициклопедия
Although characterized as the stereotypical damsel, Olga appears boring in comparison to Tatyana.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image:Костюм в Русский Художественной Культуре
Onegin's attention to the finer details of appearance, including nails and hands, characterized a dandy.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image: Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear
Text: Oxford's World Classics Image: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Onegin's accordance with fashion. Even in hairstyle, he sported the stylish English short cut.
Although stylish, the bride still did not have a right to choose her own groom.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image: Russian Elegance: Country and City Fashion from the 15th to the Early 20th Century
Text: Oxford's World Classics Image: Vivays Publishing
Eugene Onegin: Reading Fashion
Eugene Onegin: "Reading in Fashion"
Old-fashioned dresses were common in the countryside, resultant from living outside the realm of city styles.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image:Russian Elegance: Country and City Fashion from the 15th to the Early 20th Century.
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image:The Art of Dress: Fashion in England and France, 1750-1820
Text: Oxford's World Classics Image: Yale University Press
Text: Alexander Pushkin; Eugene Onegin Image: The Art of Dress in England and France, 1750-1820