Chevalier costume of the Order of St. Louis. Reign of Louis XIV. Baroque fashion era. France Ancien Régime. 17th century court dress in Versailles. Related Posts:Louis XIV fashion. Duchess court… Read More
Category: Baroque
Louise de La Vallière. Mistress of Louis XIV.
Louise-Françoise de La Baume le Blanc, duchess de La Vallière (1644-1710), maid of honour and mistress of Louis XIV.
French Country Costumes. Baroque period fashion.
French Country Costumes. Baroque period fashion. Nobility in the Reign of Louis XIII, 1633. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving by Hippolyte Louis Emile and… Read More

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.
French Gentleman costume 17th century.
French Gentleman costume 17th century. Ancien Régime fashion in the Reign of Louis XIII, 1642. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving by Hippolyte Louis Emile and… Read More
Seigneur, Règne De Louis XIII, d´après Bosse, 1633.
French Lord fashion in the reign of Louis XIII, 1633. Seigneur, Règne De Louis XIII, d´après Bosse, 1633 “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving… Read More
Costume du temps de Louis XIII (1601-1634).
Costume du temps de Louis XIII. 17th century. Baroque era farthingale.
Court of Louis XV. Femme de la cour de Louis XV., XVIIIe siècle.
Woman of the Court of Louis XV. Femme de la cour de Louis XV., XVIII Siecle. Louis XV was King of France and Navarre from 1715 to 1774. The people called… Read More
Costume of a peasant woman, 1760. Costume de Paysanne.
Costume de Paysanne, 1760. Costumes historiques par Achille Devéria
Portrait of Claudia of Etruria 17th century
Portrait of Claudia of Etruria * 1604 -1648. Claudia of Etruria was the daughter of Ferdinand I., Grand Duke of the same name. She became the wife of Leopold, Archduke of Austria.… Read More
Marie Camargo, Opera dancer. Ballerina in 1730.
Melle Camargo (Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo), Règne De Louis XV, d’après Lancret, 1730. Modes et Costumes Historiques.
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty: 40 Projects for Period-Accurate Hairstyles, Makeup and Accessories by Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox.
Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail by Avril Hart & Susan North. From cut and construction to fabric and trimmings.
Timeless: Recreate the Classic Makeup and Hairstyles from 100 Years of Beauty by Louise Young & Loulia Sheppard.

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.