Europe. 18th century. The French influence. Under the reign of terror, the development of fashions began and reached perfection under the direction of the Directorate.
Category: Incroyables

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

A Lady and a Gallant. France Directoire 1795.
A Lady and a Gallant. France 1795.
Merveilleuse and Incroyable. French fashion of the Directoire.
Incroyables and Muscadins. French dandies. The Days of the Directoire.
Royalists, Anti-Republicans, Anti-Jacobins. Type of Dandy during the Directory. Cafe des Incroyables.

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.
Fashion under the French Revolution 1789 to 1802.
Great Days of the Revolution. Fashion under the French Revolution & Directoire Period 1789 to 1802.
The mysterious conversations. Incroyable with bicorne hat.
Incroyable with bicorne hat and Merveilleuses.
Directoire, first empire fashion c. 1795 -1804
Incroyables and merveilleuses (Incroyables et merveilleuses)
French and German Fashion. Last third of the 18th Century.
German costume of Werther time. Incroyables and Merveilleuses
Chapeau en Barque. Costume Chevelure à la François 1er.
Chapeau en Barque. Costume Chevelure à la François 1er. Charivari de Breloques.
Costume Bateau, Habit Couleur Crotin Culotte de Peau.
Costume Bateau, Habit Couleur Crotin Culotte de Peau.
Costume Cheveux a l’Enfant. Pantalon de Tricot, Bottes a la Hussarde.
Costume Cheveux a l’Enfant. Pantalon de Tricot, Bottes a la Hussarde. Chapeau à la Robinson.