Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 2e Figure

Redingote with collar and bavaroises, a little fitted for riding a horse; morning vest with bavaroises, edged with an English braid; leather breeches. (1779) "SQUIRE" REDINGOTE.  For several winters, the fashion has been introduced among the young Lords of riding horses in Paris during the morning, and among the outfits they have adopted for these … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 2e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 5e et 6e Figures

Summer frock coat of vermicelli-patterned linen with little bands of painted linen that take the place of braid. (1779) Polonaise of blue and white vermicelli-patterned linen, trimmed flat in bands of linen, painted in all colors on a white ground. (1779) VERMICELLI GOWN AND SUIT.  Place these two Prints so they are looking at one … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 5e et 6e Figures

Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 3e et 4e Figures

Bourgeoise at ease in a gown of striped satin, a blue satin pelisse with a large ermine border, and a white muff.  She has pattens under her shoes. (1779) This man is dressed in an overcoat with brandenburgs of silk camlet, lined with marten; a cloth-of-gold vest with embroidered border, lined with white silk plush; … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 3e et 4e Figures