Robe à l'Anglaise. Coiffée d'un Bonnet à la Janot.

Robe à l'Anglaise, rococo, costume, fashion, — Robe à l’Anglaise. Coiffée d’un Bonnet à la Janot.

Robe à l’Anglaise. Coiffée d’un Bonnet à la Janot, 1778.

Jeune Demoiselle vêtu d’une Jeune Demoiselle vêtu d’une Robe à l’Anglaise de Taffetas uni garnie d’une bande en platitudes; Coiffée d’un Bonnet à la Janot.

Young lady dressed in a plain English Taffeta dress with a platitude band; Heading of a Janot Cap.

1er Cahier de la Collection d’Habillements Modernes et Galants, avec les habillements des princes et seigneurs. Designed by Claude-Louis Desrais (French, 1746–1816), Engraved by Martial Deny (French, born in 1745), Publisher Paul-André Basset.

Grande Robe à la Française. Court dress during the reign of Louis XVI.

Dame fashion in Paris and London, 1780 to 1788.

Reign of Louis XVI. 1774 to 1780. The influence of Marie Antoinette.

The Reign of Louis XV. 1715 to 1774.

The French Republic. The fashions of the Directory.

Rococo hunting party by Charles André van Loo 1737.

English Frac. Frac à l’anglaise, avec Bavaroises 1780.

Comtesse de Provence in Robe de Cour, Moyen Panier 1778.

Chevalier Charles d’Éon de Beaumont.

Costume de Dame de Cour sous le regne de Louis XVI, 1779.

Note: White satin shoe of Lilias, daughter of the 12th Earl of Eglinton.

Support and Seduction: The History of Corsets and Bras (Abradale Books) by Beatrice Fontanel.

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.

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

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.

Robe à l’Anglaise. Coiffée d’un Bonnet à la Janot.