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James Laver, a British author born on March 14, 1899, and died on June 3, 1975, is known for his works that are characterized by their delicate emotions and profound insights. His writings mainly involve history and biographies of historical figures.

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“Clothes are never a frivolity: they always mean something, and that something is to a large extent outside the control of our conscious minds.”

Mind Mean Clothes Conscious Conscious Mind Frivolity

Book:Modesty in Dress: An Inquiry Into the Fundamentals of Fashion

Source: Modesty in Dress: An Inquiry Into the Fundamentals of Fashion

“Clothes are inevitable. They are nothing less than the furniture of the mind made visible.”

Mind Made Clothes Inevitable Visible Furniture

Book:Style in costume

Source: Style in costume

About the Author

Born: March 14, 1899
Died: June 3, 1975
Known for: Author
Quotes: 13

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