Category Archives: period fashions

trianon cotoure: Robe à la Polonaise

Posted on Tuesday, 11, June, 2013 3:01 am by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

Although the chemise à la reine is practically the mascot for the Queen’s bucolic fiefdom, the first frock stitched up for Petit Trianon was the Robe à la Polonaise. However–in true Tiaras and Trianon style–let’s backpedal a bit. (Aw, did … Continue reading →

Posted in france, marie antoinette, period fashions | Tagged 18th century, fashion, History, marie Antoinette, Partition of Poland, petit trianon, robe a la polonaise, rose bertin, Versailles | 13 Comments

the original inspiration for the Chemise?

Posted on Friday, 7, June, 2013 8:26 pm by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

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Chemise à la Theme Week: mardi (belated)

Posted on Wednesday, 24, April, 2013 4:09 pm by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

hey kids! yes I know what day it is…the dumb WordPress ap gives Us the illusion that a post has published. I check a day later and it’s a draft! errr…well, at least it saved the draft. two more fine … Continue reading →

Posted in france, marie antoinette, period fashions | Tagged chemise, fashion, gaulle, History, marie Antoinette, petit trianon, Vigee LeBrum | 3 Comments

Theme Week: Gaulle Edition!

Posted on Monday, 22, April, 2013 2:15 pm by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

True, Mme. Vigée LeBrun’s portrait La reine en gaulle went over like a lead balloon with the French public. Their queen had been immortalized in what essentially was her underwear. It wasn’t just the gossamer nightgown that set her critics … Continue reading →

Posted in marie antoinette, period fashions | Tagged chemise, chemise a la reine, comtesse duBarry, fashion, gaulle, History, Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, madame elizabeth, marie Antoinette, petit trianon, poll, rose bertin, survey, Versailles | 14 Comments

teaser ‘toinette trailer

Posted on Sunday, 3, March, 2013 1:23 am by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

…food for thought

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18th Century Costume Archives: Embroidered Dutch Wedding Gown

Posted on Saturday, 2, February, 2013 7:45 am by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

Originally posted on Making History Tart & Titillating:
Excepting the Rijksmuseum’s inelegant head covering, which frankly detracts from the presentation, this example of a Dutch wedding gown is a masterpiece of embroidery. The motif, relieved by a restrained bodice and plain sleeves, summons the look of…

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from the strange right-click archives

Posted on Wednesday, 7, November, 2012 4:33 am by ♔ la dauphiine ♔

from Our own personal archives is a curious collection of illustrations conjuring cultures exotic to the French pupil. perhaps? Fun to look at either way.