Grand Robe Française which was that required for the journey to Fontainebleau in 1783. (1784) Long trains. - "There is nothing lighter, more elegant, newer than what women wear now; and yet you found long trains at court in Louis XIV's time. These trains remind me of Indian sheep which are driven in enormous trains … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 5e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 4e Figure
Chemise à la Reine seen from the back. This Woman has a fichu-mantelet over her shoulders, she is coiffed in a flat hat surmounted by a plume, the hair en négligé and with two cadogans, the belt is of black velvet. (1784) Lévites. "One can predict the downfall of an empire, but who can divine … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 3e Figure
Chemise à la Reine open at the bottom like a Lévite, Elegant evening coiffure covered with a large, pulled-down straw Hat. (1784) "The taste for the parure in which the queen was dressed during the first years of her reign had been replaced by a love of simplicity worn even to an impolitic degree, the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 3e Figure
A Little Advice?
Today I got the Joann's package I've been waiting for - fabric for a 1920s dress. On the plus side: nothing ended up being a huge mistake, too heavy or too light, a bad color or weird texture. Here's the indigo blue twill cotton with a nice little geometric print that I intended for the … Continue reading A Little Advice?
Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 2e Figure
Chemise à la Reine with bound sleeves, the neckline trimmed with a frill, Marlborough Hat wrapped with a wide ribbon striped in black and color. (1784) "Chemises" belonged to the category of simple and comfortable dress which was in vogue from about 1781 overall due to Marie Antoinette. At the time, one said that an … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 2e Figure
Mimic of Modes 