In the Russian Style (Hardcover)

by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: MJF Books (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156731256X
• ISBN-13: 978-1567312560
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,197 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars In the Russian Style, June 20, 2002

By A Customer

I bought the book based on the cover, so I was disappointed to see that there were just few color photographs, which are gorgeous nonetheless. Because the majority of the photographs & the illustrations are in black & white, the intricate details of the costume were not enhanced as well as the colored photos.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Perennial Favorite--Gorgeous!, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

I love this book--I've worn out two copies of it already. A great mixture of text (the description of a Winter Palace ball is heaven) and glorious pictures. I wish there was a bit more about the royal family and some detail photos for the clothes (which are stunning--if you love vintage costume this book is a must have!) but those are quibbles. Great if you love old Russia, Royalty/Court Life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ground breaking for its time, April 11, 2007

By	K. Maxwell "katmax1" (Perth, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

When this book was published the Cold War was still a fact of life - and yet this exhibition focused on the costumes and fashions of the Imperial era of Russia. This was not something that the Soviets liked to highlight - but despite that they pulled out a dazzling aray of costumes linked to the Imperial court for this book (and exhibition I believe).

If this book had been fully published in colour it would still be a real classic, but as it is there is only a few pages of colour images which is a real shame. However, there are still some rare images in Black and White to be found in this book if you enjoy Russian costume. Its not all aristocartic - there are some festival costumes from the country, but this is a good introduction to the glory of Russian dress from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Around this time a rather big and lush colour book on costumes in Russia, with many of the same clothes was published called "Art of Costume in Russia: Eighteenth to Early Twentieth Century" that is worth seeking out if you enjoy Russian costume.