18th Century
What century is the Revolution Period?
Louis XIV
"The Sun King”
The longest raining king who believed in his divine right to rule Francie as its absolute monarchy
France
The Capital of Fashion
1680s-1750s
What year is the Baroque Period?
Baroque Period
It is characterized by opulence, decoration and draama
PERIWIG
powdered curls, to cover the king’s baldness
CRAVAT
lace neckband accessory
CUFFS
upturned and decorated
JUSTACORPS
knee-length coat
STOCKINGS
can be white or dark colors
HEELED SHOES
for men then women; inspired by Persian riding shoes
Royalty
What does red heels mean?
EPAULETS
shoulder ornaments
FONTAGE
a coiffure inspired by the headdress ; tall headdress
STOMACHER
a V-shaped front panel
MANTUA
loose gown with a train
STAYS
fully-boned bodice with a decorative triangle front panel
TRICORNE
cocked hat with three sides
REDINGOTE
riding habit coat
FASHION PLATES
illustration of featured seasonal trends but used as propaganda (It was the aim of the myriad of ladies periodicals to keep everyone abreast of not only what to wear, but how to behave)
1730s-1780s
What year is Rococo Period?
Rococo
Compared to Baroque, this style is more playful, light, and pastel-colored
curled and braided into a ponytail
In Rococo period, how is periwig styled?
CULOTTES
tight-knee breeches
POUFFE
a hairstyle in Rococo that is taller than the fontage of Baroque period
VISARD
it’s a sun mask
also used in Venetian Carnival
PANNIER
meaning basket, a hoopskirt that creates a wide silhouette
tied on the waist
How do pockets being inserted into clothing during Rococo period?
MOB CAP
large bonnets
ROBE GOWN
worn over the stays and petticoat; comes with many styles
ENGAGEANTES
false white sleeves
Robe a la Francaise
What robe describes this photo?
It has straight darts at the back. starting from the top, resembling a curtain.
Robe a la Anglaise
Vertical lines on the bottom part of the gown
Robe a la Polonaise
draped wavy detail at the bottom back of the gown
CARACO
jacket with peplum detail on the bottom
BRUNSWICK
hooded jacket
ECHELLE
ladder of bows on the stomacher
ROBE DE COUR
court gown with a grand pannier and lots of bows
Scientific Revolution
What revolution started in the 17th century in which Isaac Newton and Galileo became known?
Age of Enlightenment
an intellectual movement that values rationality and evidence.
Simplicity and comfort were encouraged in clothing and dress, opposite to the decadent Baroque-Rococo fashion.
They took inspiration from the philosophy and democracy of the Classical Period, as well as its fashion, art and architecture.
ENGLISH STYLE
plain yet tailored, a preference for rustic and sporty style
BANYAN
relaxed look
on-trend among cultured intellectuals
SALONNIERES
educated women that host intellectual discussions in salons and cafes
ROBE DE GAULLE
a cotton muslin dress
VAN DYCK DRESS
black ensemble inspired by Van Dyck’s portraits
loose shifts, flowing drapery, open necks, bare bosoms and uncovered lower arms
GAINSBOROUGH
wide-brimmed hat
FICHU
small triangular sheer shawl
The Third Estate
The French people, peasants to bourgeoisie,
experienced famines, unjust taxation and lack of
voting power against the 2%.
Clothing of the working class influenced the fashion.
1789-1799
What year is the French Revolution?
COCKADE
tri-color ribbon badge
political colors
BONNET ROUGE
Phygian cap that symbolizes revolution
SANS-CULLOTTES
Instead of breeches, workers instead wore long trousers called
MOB CAP
worn by mob women
French Revolution
What fashion period describes this photo?
STRIPES
What design is worn by the marginalized that is also a revolutionary symbol?
Reign of Terror
A period of extremism, radical violence, and paranoia.
A period where numerous public execution by guillotine were seen
Incroyables and Merveilleuses
An aristocratic subcultures that used fashion to mock the Reign of Terror as their relatives were guillotined
Their clothes were ironic, exaggerated and had morbid symbolisms
DOG-EAR
reverse mullet hairstyle
colored and chin-high
How is cravat styled during the Reign of Terror?
BLUDGEON
twisted cane
A LA TITUS
known as the guillotine haircut
Guillotine wound
What does red accessory on neck symbolize during the Reign of Terror?
NEOCLASSICISM
What style prevailed after the Revolution that is like Greco-Roman statues?
SHIRT POINT
starched chin-high collar
TROUSERS
More often used when culottes went out of style
EMPIRE DRESS
became popular during Napoleon’s reign
Pandora Doll
A fashion doll sent by dressmakers and merchants to clients