Françoise d’Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon, briefly called Madame de Maintenon was the last mistress and in morganatic marriage, the second wife of Louis XIV of France.
Françoise d’Aubigné, marquise de Maintenon 1635-1719.
Category: Baroque
Ninon de Lenclos. The Celebrated Beauty of the 17th Century.
Ninon de L’Enclos was a French liberal and educated intellectual, feminist, writer (La coquette vengée “The Flirt Avenged”) and lover of many also famous contemporaries. She was one of the outstanding women of the ancien regime, the participation in their Jours was a great society honor.
Coiffure of Elisabeth de France (Isabel de Borbón y Médicis)
Élisabeth de Bourbon was a princess of France, as well as queen of Spain from 1621 to 1644 and queen of Portugal from 1621 to 1640.
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.
Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon-Condé, Duchesse du Maine.
Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon, Mademoiselle d’Enghien, then Mademoiselle de Charolais, after her marriage Duchess of Maine (8 November 1676 in Paris; – 23 January 1753 ibid.), was a French high aristocrat.
Coiffure of Maria de’ Medici at the time of Henri IV.
Maria de’ Medici (1575-1642) was descended from the powerful and wealthy Florentine Medici family on her father’s side and, as the second wife of the French King Henry IV, had been Queen of France since 1600.
30 years war weapons. Helmet, gloves and a musketeer rifle.
Thirty Years War weapons, armament 1600-1650. Arming in the 30 year war. Helmet, gloves and a musketeer rifle. The musket is shown in detail. Related Posts:Indian archer in full armor.Boabdil,… Read More
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor in Spanish court dress.
At the Spanish court and the Habsburg Empire was the Spanish court dress ceremonial.
French noblewoman in 1650. Baroque period.
French noble woman in baroque fashion. 17th century court dress. Ancien Régime
Civil costume of German citizen. Last third of the 16th century.
German citizen. Civil costume. History of the costumes. Last third of the XVI century.
French nobleman and noblewoman in court dress. 16th century.
French nobleman and noblewoman. Fashion of the late Renaissance and Spanish Baroque in the period between about 1550 and the Thirty Years War around 1620.
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.
