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Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today. The art of pressing has been raised to the point of perfection
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Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today. The art of pressing has been raised to the point of perfection
FLO4677344 Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today. The art of pressing has been raised to the point of perfection. The elegantes no longer send their linen to Neuilly: the coarse hands of the peasants tear the fabric they launder. The delicate hand of a Parisienne is required for fine linen. It costs 6 sous to launder a dress, and 50 to press it." Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.; (add.info.: Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today. The art of pressing has been raised to the point of perfection. The elegantes no longer send their linen to Neuilly: the coarse hands of the peasants tear the fabric they launder. The delicate hand of a Parisienne is required for fine linen. It costs 6 sous to launder a dress, and 50 to press it." Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.); © Florilegius
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This stunning print captures a woman wearing a headdress and dress adorned with extravagant pleating and flouncing, showcasing the height of fashion in 1817 Paris. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas), and ruffs (chicories) are all the rage, demonstrating the art of pressing raised to perfection.
In this era, elegance is key, with Parisian women opting for delicate hands to handle their fine linen instead of sending it off to be laundered by peasants whose rough touch could damage the fabric. The attention to detail in pressing a dress costs significantly more than laundering it - 6 sous versus 50 sous - highlighting the importance placed on maintaining impeccable style.
The intricate details in this ensemble speak volumes about the sophistication and refinement of French fashion during this time period. From the elaborate headdress to the cascading pleats and flounces on her dress, every aspect exudes luxury and opulence.
As we admire this historical snapshot of high society fashion, we can't help but marvel at how trends from centuries past continue to influence contemporary styles today. Fashion truly is timeless.
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