Marie Madeleine de la Vieuville, comtesse de Parabère.

Mistress, comtesse, Parabère, Coiffure, Louis XV, Rococo, hairstyle, — Comtesse de Parabère (1693-1755). Coiffure Louis XV.

Marie Madeleine de la Vieuville, comtesse de Parabère (1693-1755).

Mistress of regent Philippe d’Orléns.

Marie-Madeleine de La Vieuville de La Tour Pavant, called Madame de Parabère (6 October 1693 in Paris; – 13 August 1755 ibid.), was the official mistress (maîtresse en titre) of Philippe II de Bourbon, duc d’Orléans (1674-1723), regent for the minor king Louis XV, and thus one of the most important persons in the Régence period.

Source: Albums de coiffures historiques par E. Nissy. Editeur: Albert Brunet, Paris c. 1860.

Album of historical hairstyles. Album de coiffures historiques par E. Nissy.

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Shoe fashion of authentic specimens. Ladies’ old-fashioned shoes 1885.

Reign Louis XIV. French fashion history. 1643 to 1715.

The Regency. Fashion in the Reign of Louis XV 1715 to 1774.

The characteristic features of the costume during the reign of Louis XIV.

The costumes of the aristocracy. The kings of fashion. France 17th century.

The origin of the coiffure à la Fontanges under Louis XIV.

The Fontange. Female costumes under the reign of Louis XIV.

Types from the distinguished, bourgeois and mercantile world of the 17th c.

Female fashion. The Capote. The Muff. The Baskine. Reign of Louis XIV.

A transverse Spinet made by Stephen Keene at the end of 17th century.

Transport wagons, coaches and carriages in 16th and 17th century.

Beard, hair and wigs fashions during the 17th and 18th century.

17th century. Costume and Fashion History. Epoch of the Baroque.

Woman’s dress. Fashion in Europe 16th & 17th century. Ruffs. Hairstyles.

Italian Lace History. Reference List of Italian Laces.

The hoop skirt and its development within the history of costumes.

Note: Oliver Cromwell. Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland.

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.

Marie Madeleine de la Vieuville, comtesse de Parabère.