Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)

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.

Empire Fashion and Hairstyles from 1800 to 1810.

3/11/18
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Empire, Hairstyles, Fashion, Roger Peyre, Napoléon Ier
Empire Fashion and Hairstyles

First Empire Fashion and Hairstyles from 1800 to 1810.


According to the fashion journals of the time.

Modes et Coiffures de 1800 a 1810. D après les journaux de mode de l’époque.

Source: Napoléon Ier et son temps. Author: Roger Peyre. Paris 1888.

Illustration, damasks, ornament

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Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion.

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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)

The Age of Undress by Amelia Rauser.

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Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century by Kyoto Costume Institute.

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.