The start to finish process of making court stays from the 18th century.
A robe de cour or grand habit, was the formal court wear across Europe, and in particular, France, throughout the 18th century. It was based on a design implemented by Louis XIV, in the 1680s. It consists of a stiff, boned (corset) bodice which laces up the back, a skirt, a separate train worn either at the waist or falling from the shoulders, and detachable lace sleeves.
I put this look together for the Foundations Revealed Competition in 2021, inspired by Alice Pyncheon in the novel "House of Seven Gables".
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15 фев 2021
