The leading fashion designers of the eighteenth century looked to the sixteenth century and later to classical Greece and Rome for ideas and inspiration.
The eighteenth century silhouettes. Baroque, Rococo & Directorate.
Category: French fashion history
French directoire. Neoclassical fashion in the transition to the Empire.
French directoire. Neoclassical fashion in the transition to the Empire. 1789-1800.
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
The costumes of the aristocracy. The kings of fashion. France 17th century.
The aristocracy’s costumes. Louis XIV in the fashion of 1660 and 1670. The fashion of long hair. The Rhine Count’s trousers. The court of Versailles.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Gallic Headdresses. Merovingian.
Gallic Headdresses. Merovingian fashion era. Part XII. – GAUL Plate 7. Related Posts:Gallic Busts. Merovingian. The comfortable costumes of the…Ancient Gallic cloaks. Merovingian fashion history.The comfortable costumes of the fashionable… Read More
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Création d’un chevalier au 15ème siècle. L’armure du jeune chevalier.
L’ÉCLAT de la chevalerie commença à s’obscurcir dans le XIVe siècle, et s’éclipsa entièrement vers la fin du XVe.
Chefs du Tournoi au 14ème siècle. Chevaliers joutes.
14ème siècle. Chevaliers dans la bataille. Le chevalier aux armoiries d’hermine a le casque orné d’une couronne d’or surmontée de deux cornes blanches mouchetées d’hermine, et d’une espèce de léopard jaunâtre.
Pas d’armes. Tournoi des Chevaliers. 14ème siècle. Vêtements médiévale.
Tournoi des Chevaliers. 14ème siècle. Vêtements médiévale. LES pas d’armes étaient des combats qui s’entreprenaient par un ou plusieurs chevaliers.
Henri de Lorraine, duc de Guise, also called Le Balafré.
Henri de Guise, leader of the Catholic League in France, is murdered by the royal guard in Blois on 23 December 1588.
Costume Militaire. Guillaume de Bibra. 15ème siècle.
L’armure et les armes offensives de Guillaume de Bibra offrent de nouveaux détails sur les guerriers du XVe siècle.
Mode féminine du Moyen Age. Noble anglaise. 13ème siècle.
Les femmes des gentilshommes unissaient sur leurs manteaux ou surcots les armoiries de leurs époux avec celles de leur famille.
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
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Fashionpedia - The Visual Dictionary Of Fashion Design
FASHIONPEDIA is a visual fashion dictionary covering all the technical terms from style to material to production with illustrations and infographics. It encompasses rich, extensive information and yet is easy to read. Whether you are an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, FASHIONPEDIA is all you will ever need to navigate the fashion scene.
Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
