Disclaimer: Lady Whistledown makes it very clear at the opening of the show that this is an alternate universe from reality, so I never expected it to line up with real history and I do not fault it as “wrong” for not doing so! But I will be comparing what happens on the show with … Continue reading Review: Queen Charlotte (2023), Part II – The History
Tag: 18th century
Review: Queen Charlotte (2023), Part I – Costuming
This was originally posted at Substack, but as Substack's decided to stand behind its policy to allow Nazis to post and monetize on their platform, I'm coming back to Blogger!SynopsisA spin-off of the hit show, Bridgerton (2020- ), Queen Charlotte focuses on the eponymous consort and her history. The main action of the plot takes place in the early … Continue reading Review: Queen Charlotte (2023), Part I – Costuming
Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate II
January 20, 1787 PLATE II Dark green satin is no less used for men's full dress than for women's. This color, which suits the figure so well, cannot fail to be seized by both sexes. The dress suit worn by the man represented in this Plate is of dark green satin. It is all plain. … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate II
Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate I
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
Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate III
January 10, 1787 Two Busts of women. The Woman dressed in a pink gown wears a demi-négligé cap. This cap has a double ruffle of white blonde lace, in large pleats. Its crown or base, very puffed, is of blue crêpe, with its two ends hanging behind, on the shoulders, in the form of a … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate III
Mimic of Modes 