Role of women's suit in novel N.S. Leskov "Nowhere"

The action of the novel «Nowhere» by N.S. Leskov takes place in the 1860s, it reflects fashion trends associated with emancipation and the nihilist movement, in particular, simplification of clothes and their stylization for men’s clothing are traced. The costume is an important detail when creating the image of the «new people» who give up fashion, showing total indifference to their wardrobe.