January 20, 1787 So great is the quantity of redingotes, also called Franco-Anglomane gowns, that we've given, but it's necessary to do so again. Our Ladies have hardly any other dress. One will agree that at least we have varied the forms and the taste of all those that have been shown. That which the Woman … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate I

December 30, 1786 [The issue begins with a long remark on the interchange of fashion between France and England, "whose eyes are constantly fixed on one another".] Consequently, one should not be astonished if we happen to give as English Fashion what was some time ago French Fashion, and as French Fashion was we had … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 5e Cahier, Plate I

December 10, 1786 ENGLISH FASHION. Never, perhaps, have colors been better united and nuanced in an entire outfit than in the one in which the young Englishwoman is shown in this Plate; never will one find colors which, taken together, would give more grace or sweetness to the face. We do not hesitate to say that … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 3e Cahier, Plate III

November 30, 1786 Again a redingote in a new form. It is buttoned with two rows of buttons to the waist, and with only one from the waist to the bottom. This redingote is of lemon yellow wool, with apple green stripes. The collar and cuffs, slit à la Marinière, are of dark green satin. The buttons … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 2e Cahier, Plate I

November 20, 1786 In summarizing all the Books where we have presented women dressed in men's redingotes, it will be easy to see which were temporary variations of Fashion. Here is another redingote which shows that its progress has not relented. It was the most difficult step to get over, and it was overcome; it … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 1er Cahier, Planche I