Young Lady dressed in a caraco à la Berrot with a trained petticoat, holding in her hand a little switch. 1. Cap trimmed with a ribbon pleated down the length. 2. Hat à la Harpie.* 3. Hat trimmed with plumes and ribbons. (1786) "It is true that Zulmé was dressed in a caraco and a petticoat … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 51e Figure, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 51e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young person dressed in a light gown and coiffed with a hat with zig-zags surmounted by two plumes. 1. Ribbon streamer trimmed with aigrettes and rooster plumes. 2. Galant hat. 3. New baigneuse seen from the back. (1786) Accessories made for the Countess Gabriel by Rose Bertin: "1784, January 28. - A coiffed hat edged … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 51e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 51e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young person coiffed with a hat au Vauxhall in the latest taste and dressed in a flowered taffeta gown. (1786) "It is unnecessary for us to say that since Pentecost men, like women, have worn taffeta. We would say that women have also taken on summer gowns, if we hadn't announced all the gowns that … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 51e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: IX – The Bob
She cut her hair short 'because it annoyed me'. Everyone cut off their hair in imitation. This is probably the most concretely bustable myth about Chanel. It is very popular, appearing frequently in fashion blogs. Even when academic writers acknowledge that she did not invent the style, she is given top billing and the bulk … Continue reading The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: IX – The Bob
The Last 18th Century Patterning Visit*
(* until I become a big name and they let me pattern at the Met and I do a second edition of the book with MMA 1991.6.1a, b in it**) (** and until I start patterning outerwear and underwear, so maybe this was a poor choice of title) I actually made a visit prior to this … Continue reading The Last 18th Century Patterning Visit*
Mimic of Modes 