Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf.
Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf.
Category Archives: 1574
Bodyguard of the Provost. Guards officer costumes in 16th c.
Bodyguards of the Provost. Guards officer in 1574 to 1589.
Bodyguard of the Provost. Guards officer in 1574 to 1589.
Garde du corps de la Prévôté. Officier des gardes 1574 à 1589. Continue reading
Henri III. Renaissance fashion era.
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Fashion under the Reign of Henri III. 1574 to 1589.
Renaissance fashion in the Reign of Henri III. 1574 to 1589.
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Opposition to the laws of King Henri III. on dress — The wife of President N .— How both sexes evaded the edicts – Gowns from Milan — Mixture of masculine and feminine fashions —Rage for perfumes — Recognition of rank is demanded — Costumes worn at Cognac by Marguerite de Valois in presence of the Polish, ambassadors, and her costume at Blois — Brantôme’s opinion — Pointed bodices, puffed out sleeves, and “bourrelets” — Remarks on hair — Ridiculous dress of men — Poucet, the preacher — Satirical lines on Joyeuse — Witty remark of Pierre de I’Estoile — Starch used by Henri III. — Cushions.
Fashion under the Reign of Charles IX.
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Costumes under the Reign of Charles IX. 1560 to 1574
Fashion under the Reign of Charles IX. 1560 to 1574.
The wars of religion — The fashions of Italy are brought across the Alps, and are welcomed in France — Effects of the expeditions into Italy — Articles from Venice and Genoa are very fashionable — A cloud of sugar-plums, and a shower of scents — Effeminate style of dress — Charles IX. and his Edicts against extravagant display — Fashion rebels against sumptuary laws — Women of high rank, bourgeoises, widows, and spinsters — Wedding dresses — Observations of a Venetian ambassador — “Corps piqué” — Drawers—Pain — Cosmetics — Breast mirrors, girdle mirrors — Court dresses — “Arcelets.”
