Tag: Modes et Costumes Historiques

Modes and Historical Costumes. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving by Hippolyte Louis Emile and Polidor Jean Charles Pauquet. Published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin London, 1864

Eleanor of Austria, also called Eleanor of Castile. Queen of France.

Eleanor of Austria. Eleanor of Castile, was born an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Castile. Ancien Régime fashion. French Renaissance clothing. France medieval costume

Eleonora of Castile (Spanish: Leonor de Austria) (1498 -1558) was Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Spain from the House of Habsburg, by marriage first from 7 March 1519 to 13 December 1521 Queen of Portugal, later from 4 July 1530 to 31 March 1547 Queen of France.


Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.

Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.

Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com