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 ...

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 ...

The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era. By Milena Lazazzera More than 100 porcelain perfume bottles from ...

April Calahan, a fashion historian at the Fashion Institute of Technology, fact checks the historical accuracy of Beauty and the Beast's fashion. April analyzes Belle's iconic yellow and blue dresses, ...

The 18th-century monochromatic print fabric beloved by Marie Antoinette now has myriad variations. By Ginanne Brownell In a scene from the recent film “Another Simple Favor,” Anna Kendrick’s character ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This eye-popping printed cotton ...

Introduction: Consuming the eighteenth century -- Travellers' tales : nation and region -- What the people wore -- Clothing biographies -- Keeping up appearances -- Changing clothes -- Fashioning time ...