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Author: Cassidy Percoco
Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 4e Figure
The beautiful Zulima Dressed in a Robe à la Sultane and Coiffed with a Pouf à la Turque etc. etc. Furnishings made by Mlle Bertine, modiste to the Queen, for Mme de Versisy. "1786, 15 December. - A pouf bordered with a Turban of white satin, a blonde lace of great height over it, a … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 3e Figure
The amiable Suzette Dressed in a Caraco à la Huntress of Love. She is thinking about a rende-vous with her dear Philinte. "Our Ladies having adopted caracos almost exclusively for all sorts of dress, it was a relative necessity for them to apply themselves to varying them, to embellishing them, to deprive them of this … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 2e Figure
The amiable Culinette, adjusting her Hat à la Tarare,* She is waiting for her dear Aleindor for a rendez-vous, etc. Pouf à la Tarare. "This pouf is made with two bands and a puff. The inner band is made of a wide green satin ribbon, forming a large bow in the back. The outer band … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 2e Figure
Plans for 2014
I always make too many plans - but compared to my past output, what I've done this year is so outstanding that it makes me think I can decide which pieces I need to build a basic and versatile wardrobe, based on the events I've gone to this year (which is, again, an astounding amount … Continue reading Plans for 2014
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