Anne de Bretagne 1477-1514, 2ème Femme de Louis XII, d’après Gaignières, 1500. Modes et Costumes Historiques 1864.
Tag: Modes et Costumes Historiques
Modes and Historical Costumes. “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin. Edited and steel engraving by Hippolyte Louis Emile and Polidor Jean Charles Pauquet. Published by Cassell, Petter & Galpin London, 1864

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

Claude of France 1498-1524, Queen of France, from the House of Valois.
Claude of France. La Reine Claude, 1ère Femme du Roi Francois Ier, d´après Gaignières, Née En 1498, Morte En 1524.
Henri d’Albret, Grand-Père De Henri IV, d’après Gagnières, 1527.
Henry II, called Henri d’Albret (1503-1555) was titular king of Navarre. He was the eldest son of Jean d’Albret and Catherine of Navarre, Grandfather of Henri IV in 1527.

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.
Francis III of Brittany, Dauphin of Viennois in 1534.
Francois, Dauphin de Viennois, Fils du Roi Francois I, d´après Gaignières, 1534.
Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France.
Elisabeth d´Autriche, Femme De Charles IX, d’après Gaignières, 1570.
Marguerite de Valois 1553–1615. Queen of France.
Marguerite de Valois, daughter of Henri II of France, and first wife of Henri IV, the victor of Ivry, was born in 1553, divorced from Henri IV in 1598, and died in 1615. Illustration “Modes et Costumes Historiques“. Drawing by Xavier Willemin.
French dancer Marie Sallé. Ballet Danseuse in 1730.
Marie Sallé was a French dancer, time companion and rival of Marie Camargo. Marie Sallé, Règne De Louis XV, d’après Lancret, 1730. Modes et Costumes Historiques 1864.
Parisian Bourgeois in the Reign of Louis XII 1510.
Bourgeois, Règne de Louis XII d´après Willemin, 1510. Modes et Costumes Historiques
Dame de Paris. Reign of Louis XV, 1729.
Les Paniers, Règne de Louis XV, d’après les Modes de 1729. Rococo gown
A Doctor from France in the Reign of Charles VIII., 1493
A Doctor, Reign of Charles VIII., 1493. Médecin, Règne de Charles VIII, d’après un Manuscrit du Temps, 1493.

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.