High Hair and Cosmetics

Tweet The second half of the 18th century is an era particularly identified with hair and makeup these became such potent symbols of aristocracy during the Enlightenment and French Revolution.   France was one of […] Read more »

Queen of Fashion

Tweet My latest talk is titled ‘Marie Antoinette and What She Wore to the Revolution. My talk included a costume display consisting of reproduction 18th Century underwear  – chemise/shift, corset/stays and hooped underskirt called panniers. […] Read more »

Marie Antoinette Gown

Tweet Decorating my Robe a La Francaise I am writing a new talk about Fashion and Queen Marie Antoinette.  I have already designed and made a number of garments for my new lecture which include […] Read more »