Les Modes sous Louis XVI. L’histoire du costume féminin français.

Promenade, Palais-Royal,
La Promenade au Palais-Royal

Les modes sous Louis XVI 1774−1789.

L’histoire du costume féminin français. Les modes sous Louis XVI et Marie Antoinette 1774−1789. Paul Louis Victor de Giafferri.

Marie Antoinette Empress. French fashion history. Portrait by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun 1788. Rococo costumes 18th century.
Marie Antoinette Empress by Élisabeth Vigée-Lebrun 1788.
French King Louis XVI . French Revolution History. Portrait. Royal costume.
King of the French Louis XVI 1754 – 1793

Fashion under Louis XVI.

Description (French)

L’Histoire du Costume Féminin Français. Paul Louis Victor de Giafferri.

Source: L’Histoire du Costume Feminin Francais. Paul Louis Victor de Giafferri.

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty: 40 Projects for Period-Accurate Hairstyles, Makeup and Accessories by Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox.


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