From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery, this book showcases how Frida Kahlo used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress such as rebozos (shawl), embroidered huipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18. A must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.
From embroidered blouses and traditional Tehuana dresses to indigenous treasures and jewellery, this book showcases how Frida Kahlo used her style as a means of personal and political expression. Her wardrobe includes examples of traditional Mexican dress such as rebozos (shawl), embroidered huipiles (square-cut tops) and enaguas (skirts), as well as a series of hand-painted medical corsets and supportive back-braces which illuminate the story of her near-fatal bus crash at the age of 18. A must-have for admirers of Frida Kahlo, fashion historians and fans of fashion illustration.
