: Isabel de Farnesio was acutely aware of her visual impact. She used her wardrobe to project stability and power, especially during her husband's periods of deep depression when she effectively governed the kingdom.
: The study analyzes her choice of materials, highlighting the balance between using national textiles to support Spanish industry and importing luxury fabrics from abroad. El Cruce Entre Moda Y Poder. La - Sandra Antune...
The text focuses on how the queen used her appearance to construct a symbolic figure of authority: : Isabel de Farnesio was acutely aware of her visual impact
is an academic study by art historian Sandra Antúnez López that explores how fashion was used as a strategic political tool during the reign of Isabel de Farnesio, the second wife of King Felipe V of Spain. The text focuses on how the queen used
: The author delves into the specific aesthetics of the era, such as the use of floral motifs in fabrics to convey messages of status and refinement. About the Author
: Despite her role in the Spanish court, the queen frequently relied on Parisian tailors to craft her garments, demonstrating the dominance of French fashion in European courts at the time.
The book, published in 2019, examines the intersection of high fashion, textiles, and sovereignty during the early 18th century. Key Themes and Insights