French 18th century headdresses.
- Chapeau Bateau Renverse en 1787.
- Chapeau Bonnette en 1787.
Associated to:
- Fashion in the reign of Louis XVI 1774 to 1780.
- Fashion and costume in the eighteenth century
- Fashion history under the Reign of Louis XIV 1643 to 1715
- Fashion under Louis XIV. 1643 to 1715 (Gallery)
- Fashion under Louis XV from 1715 to 1774. (Gallery)
- Fashion in Paris and London 1780 to 1788.
Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and Bras (Abradale Books) by Beatrice Fontanel.
Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.