Gown en Fourreau, turned-up sleeves, the edge of the Gown turned back in front, with cords and a button, from which hangs a tassel. (1784) Hats trimmed with flowers. - Trimmings made by Mlle Bertin for the Princess of Baratinsky. "1782, 8 August. - A high-crowned hat of yellow straw lined with taffeta, a garland … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Robe truly à l'Anglaise, without trimming, sleeves en Pagodes with Amadis sleeves, the front of the Gown simply turned back, forming a robing. (1784) "It is to avoid being confused with courtesans of all types and overall with their company that women have created the new terms for society such as grand genre, meilleur ton, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 42e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 6e Figure
Robe à l'Anglaise trimmed with knife pleats edged with a Muslin frill, with cords and buttons matching the Gown, Hat trimmed with a gauze toque negligently fitted with a ribbon. (1784) Watches. - "The fashion was, some time ago, to have two, but I can only assume it remains. Most of the watches are little, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier bis, 5e Figure
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
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
Mimic of Modes 