Femme de noblesse. Mode du 18ème siècle. Costume du temps de louis XV. (1730)
Woman of nobility. Costume from the time of Louis XV. (1730)
Tag: Achille Devéria
Costumes historiques, de la ville ou de théâtre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria (French, 1800–1857) and José Domínguez Bécquer. Publisher Paris: Goupil et Vibert 1831. Publisher London: Charles Tilt 1839. Printed by: Lemercier & Cie. Editorially restored.
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
Spanish costume. Cordelier of the order of Saint Francis.
Friar of the Order of St. Francis. Costume Espagnol. Cordelier de l’ordre de saint François. Source: Costumes historiques, de la ville ou de théâtre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria (French, 1800–1857)… Read More
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
Marie Menessier-Nodier as Spanish lady in Maja costume.
Marie Menessier-Nodier. Femme de lettres. Dame Espagnole en costume de Maja.
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.
Costume of a French lady. 17th century. Dame Francaise. XVIIe siècle.
Dame Francaise. XVIIe siècle. Costumes historiques de ville ou de théatre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria
Literature
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.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf, called La Belle Châteauneuf.
Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf called La Belle Châteauneuf, was a mistress of the French King Henry III.
Roman Lady. Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581).
Roman Lady. Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581).
Civil costume from the time of Louis XIII. 17th century.
Costume civil du temps de Louis XIII. XVIIe siècle. Costumes historiques de ville ou de théatre et travestissements.
Knitting woman from Isfahan, Iran 1850.
Isfahan was the capital of the Persian Empire under the Sefevid dynasty between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Blanche of Évreux, also known as Blanche of Navarre. 14th century.
Blanche of Navarre (to 1331-1398) was through her marriage to Philip VI. briefly Queen of France.
Belgian lady from the end of the XV. Century.
Dame Belge de la fin du XV. Siecle. Costumes historiques, de la ville ou de théâtre et travestissements.
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
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
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.
