Lauren Stowell and Abby Cox of American Duchess have endeavored to make the impossible possible by bringing historically accurate dressmaking techniques into your sewing room. Learn how to make four of the most iconic 18th century silhouettes―the English Gown, Sacque Gown, Italian Gown and Round Gown―using the same hand sewing techniques done by historic dressmakers.
Corsets from Mme Dumoulin, 44 Rue de Basse du Rempart.
Various items from Maison de Commission Lassalle et Cie, 35 rue Louis le Grand.
House of Gagelin was created by Charles Louis GAGELIN (1789 – 1875)
Chapeaux de Mmes. Dronar & Marx, 21, Boulevard des Italiens. Etoffes de Robes de la Maison Gagelin. Dentelles de Violard. Mouchoir de Chapron & Dubois. Gants Mayer. Corsets de Mme. Dumoulin, 44 Rue de Basse du Rempart. Envois divers de la Maison de Commission Lassalle et Cie, 35 rue Louis le Grand.
Source: La Mode 1846. Journal et gravures des mode. Bibliography of costume.
Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.
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.
