ISBN:
9780300154382
,
0300154380
Language:
English
Pages:
XII, 352 S.
,
überw. Ill.
DDC:
391.0094409033
Keywords:
Marie Antoinette
;
Ludwig
;
Geschichte 1700-1800
;
Geschichte 1774-1793
;
Geschichte
;
Fashion / History / 18th century / France
;
DESIGN / Fashion
;
HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century
;
HISTORY / Europe / France
;
Mode
;
Rokoko
;
Hofkleidung
;
Absolutismus
;
Europa
;
Frankreich
;
France / Court and courtiers / Clothing / History / 18th century
;
France / History / Louis XVI, 1774-1793
;
France / Kings and rulers / Clothing
;
Frankreich
;
Ludwig XVI. Frankreich, König 1754-1793
;
Marie Antoinette Frankreich, Königin 1755-1793
;
Hofkleidung
;
Mode
;
Rokoko
;
Absolutismus
;
Geschichte 1774-1793
;
Hofkleidung
;
Geschichte 1774-1793
;
Frankreich
;
Rokoko
;
Hofkleidung
Abstract:
"This engrossing book chronicles one of the most exciting, controversial, and extravagant periods in the history of fashion: the reign of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette in 18th-century France. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell offers a carefully researched glimpse into the turbulent era's sophisticated and largely female-dominated fashion industry, which produced courtly finery as well as promoted a thriving secondhand clothing market outside the royal circle. She discusses in depth the exceptionally imaginative and uninhibited styles of the period immediately before the French Revolution, and also explores fashion's surprising influence on the course of the Revolution itself. The absorbing narrative demonstrates fashion's crucial role as a visible and versatile medium for social commentary, and shows the glittering surface of 18th-century high society as well as its seedy underbelly. Fashion Victims presents a compelling anthology of trends, manners, and personalities from the era, accompanied by gorgeous fashion plates, portraits, and photographs of rare surviving garments. Drawing upon documentary evidence, previously unpublished archival sources, and new information about aristocrats, politicians, and celebrities, this book is an unmatched study of French fashion in the late 18th century, providing astonishing insight, a gripping story, and stylish inspiration"--
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction: Fashion Statements〈br〉Part One: Court and City, Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Queen Chapter 3 The Petite-Maîtresse Chapter 4 The Marchande de Modes〈br〉Part Two: New and Novel, Chapter 5 Introduction Chapter 6 Marriage Chapter 7 Court Dress Chapter 8 Longchamp Chapter 9 Mourning〈br〉Part Three: Fashion and Fantasy, Chapter 10 Introduction Chapter 11 Fashions à l'Américaine Chapter 12 The Chemise à la Reine Chapter 13 Figaro and Fashion Chapter 14 Anglomania Chapter 15 Orientalism〈br〉Part Four: Revolution and Recovery, Chapter 16 Introduction Chapter 17 The Politics of Fashion Chapter 18 Fashion in Exile Chapter 19 Return to Paris〈br〉Conclusion From 'La Mode" to 'Le Mode'
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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