Madame Marie-Joséphe-Louise de Savoie in court dress 1780.

Savoy, princesse, Sardaigne, Rococo, court dress, fashion — Madame Joséphe Marie-Louise of Savoy, Princess of Sardaigne

Madame Marie-Joséphe-Louise de Savoie in court dress 1780.

Marie-Joséphe-Louise de Savoie, princesse de Sardaigne, Madame; vétûe d’une robe de cour garnie en Coque et Draperie, avec des glands, Coëffée en toque, chevelu, surmontée d’un Pouf, garni de plumes, avec un bouquet de Fleurs dans le milieu.

Marie-Joséphe-Louise de Savoie, Princesse de Sardaigne, 1753-1810, wearing a court dress trimmed in hull and drapery, with tassels, topped with a pouf, trimmed feathers, with a bouquet of flowers in the middle.

Collection d’habillements modernes et galants avec les habillements des princes et seigneurs. Paris 1780. Dessiné par Claude-Louis Desrais; Gravé par Martial Deny; Carl de Vinck. Éditeur et marchand, 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.

Robe à la Diane. 18ème siècle la mode rococo.

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

Fashion History of the French Republic. The fashions of the Directory.

Rococo hunting party by Charles André van Loo 1737.

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: Costume Déshabillé du matin appelé pierrot en 1787

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.

Madame Marie-Joséphe-Louise de Savoie in court dress 1780.