As brilliant as Venus, the beautiful Dorine busies herself with what she read in a letter dictated by the keenest love; her gown is à la Marlborough, and her hat is à la Charlotte. (1785) Accessories made by Mme Bertin for Mme Duchatelet. - "1785, 15 June: A hat topped with violet gauze, edged with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 3e Figure
The young and elegant Suzanne sending the response which she just made in a letter to keep her dear Figaro:* she is dressed in a caraco trimmed with muslin, the petticoat of the same with three rows of ruffles, and a Globe cap. (1785) "The women who are coiffed en hérisson with little curls wear … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 3e Figure
The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: II – Standing Out from the Crowd
In November 1919 pictures of Gabrielle Chanel's chemise [evening] dress had filled the pages of Vogue ... Unfortunately, unless I travel to the library at the Fashion Institute of Technology, there doesn't seem to be any way for me to examine the actual November 1919 issue of Vogue - only its cover is available online. … Continue reading The Myth of Chanel and the 1920s: II – Standing Out from the Crowd
Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 2e Figure
The Beauty in the uncertainty of sitting waits with impatience for her lover while walking; she is wearing a Caravan hat, a chemise à la Reine, trimmed, with a streaked belt tied in a lover's knot. (1785) On Marie-Antoinette's toilette. - "At noon she dressed for the whole day. She slept laced in corsets with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The brilliant Lise, piqued by an infidelity which her lover has made, hastens to execute a project of vengeance to make him come back to her; she is coiffed with a Caravan hat, robe à l'Anglaise trimmed à la Figaro. (1785) Ribbons. - "Today Ribbons are subject to such variation that it is good for … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Mimic of Modes 