Gallant with beautiful watch, looking for the sun at noon to check it, he is dressed in a ciselé Velvet Coat, egg-shaped Buttons, English Stockings, etc. Baron's Costume. "Scarlet frock coat, with black collar higher than the ears, to better set off his face, and six-franc coins for buttons: black gilet with three rows of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 2e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The beautiful Sophie, waiting for her lover at a rendez-vous, she is dressed in a morning Robe à l'Anglaise, etc. etc. Costume of the Countess, "Very light Robe à l'Anglaise; belt which cuts it in two like an ant; scarf mantelet which is knotted, or, if one wishes, wrinkled on the hips; cap à la … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure
Full Court Dress trimmed with gauzes interlaced with oak garlands, etc. "... The trimming of a trimmed gown dressed with blue crêpe, the parement of a garland of sequins edged with cornflowers, the petals in blue and green sequins, the leaves in green sequins, and the bases and hearts in stones, a large satin and pinked … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure
Glossary of Fashion Terms
This page will gradually be expanded on, but at the moment it will serve as a list of the less literal/obsolete French terms I've come across in the Galerie des Modes and their meanings. Anglais: a type of ribbon En barrière: a method of trimming, indicating that a band of trim is placed in the … Continue reading Glossary of Fashion Terms
Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 5e Figure
Court Dress in winter trimmed with furs, etc. "... The trimming of a grand presentation dress, trimmed with six coquilles of filet an ell long, embroidered with very rich stones, the coquilles embroidered with a fringe with tassels of gold and silver, the bottom of the skirt edged with a foot of black velvet and a … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 5e Figure
Mimic of Modes 