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If anyone is a fan of Italy and art this post is about fashion of the 17th century using the character of Cassanova as a model for a European upper class dandy wearing silks and brocades. The images first appeared in an article in Swide.com an Italian fashion and style internet magazine. To see the rest of the gorgeous photography click on the above link.
I'm not sure why Cassanova was chosen to show what a male of the upper class of the times might wear, nothing was mentioned in the article as to the choice although the name is attention getting. The 17th century style of clothing is popular and worn by many Venice revelers at the Venice Carnival which takes place in February.
The clothes were handmade by an expert Italian tailor who makes and rents costumes to the Venice Carnival revelers and movie production companies, who's business is in Venice. I love this series it is beautifully photographed with a camera using film and is not digitally captured.
This is a historical look at what the clothes were like and Venice is a perfect place for the surroundings, since it hasn't changed in hundreds of years. The whole city is listed as a World Heritage Site.
This period is my favorite for Venice costumes and the style I plan to wear when I go. I have seen many Venice costumes for men and the color combination of white breaches, vest shirt and tricorn hat with the black wool cape is the most stunning combination.
