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The world of 18th century fashion: What can we learn about the past?

Clothes don't just cover us - they tell the rich, hidden stories of everyday life in history. Step inside the world of ...
The New York Times

You Can’t Live in the Past, Even in a Period-Accurate Frock

When the pandemic hit, a company that specializes in 18th-century re-enactment clothing and goods found an unlikely ally: the internet. The family behind Samson Historical — Casey, Abbie and their ...
Artnet

Fashion Queen Marie Antoinette’s Iconic Style Lives on a Major New Show

During her two-decade reign, Marie Antoinette didn’t just preside over France, she reshaped the worlds of 18th-century fashion and design in her image. From her sumptuous pastel gowns and towering ...
Vogue

In Paris, the Palais Galliera Pays Tribute to the Powdered and Panniered, Past and Present

During Paris Fashion Week, designers’ fascination with all things 18th century was on full display, in corsets, ruffles, lace, panniers, petticoats, and lush fabrics, among other things. But the ...
The New York Times

Rihanna and Lizzo’s Intersection With the 18th Century

A new exhibition in London draws parallels between contemporary celebrities’ styles and the Georgian era. By Rachel Felder In “Crown to Couture,” a show scheduled to open April 5 at Kensington Palace ...
USA Today

Partygoers show out in stunning 18th-century costumes for annual French ball

Partygoers show out in stunning 18th-century costumes for annual French ball Hundreds of partygoers showed up and showed out in beautiful costumes for an 18th-century themed Fetes Galantes at the ...