Fashion

Samuel Pepys, the renowned English diarist and naval administrator, is well-known for his detailed accounts of life in the 17th century. While his diary entries from 1660 to 1669 provide rich insights into his everyday experiences, little is known about the latter part of his life. New research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered fascinating aspects of Pepys’ later years through his private collection of French fashion prints. These prints reveal Pepys’ ongoing fascination with fashion, particularly French styles, and his internal conflict over adopting these foreign trends. A Glimpse into Pepys’ Private Collection A University of Cambridge press release explains how most of what we know about Samuel Pepys comes from the diary that he kept from 1660–69