A book of dangerous and smiling chances

Including ‘The Philosophy of Dress’ by Oscar Wilde
Written and Edited by John Cooper

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Late Victorians began to contemplate a bold, astonishing idea: that perhaps women might simply be free to dress... freely. Amidst an unlikely confederation of physicians, clothing designers, teetotalers, feminists, sexologists, actors & artists this wild notion found its most eloquent proponent in Oscar Wilde.


His essay ‘The Philosophy Of Dress’ – rediscovered by author John Cooper – forms the centerpiece of this unique & riveting collection of Wilde’s writings on dress & fashion.


Extravagantly designed & copiously illustrated, this facinating book will be of profound interest not just to Wildeans & students of fashion, but anyone interested in aesthetics, beauty & freedom.

Oscar Wilde In America | © John Cooper, 2025