The 16th century was illuminated by the discovery of new Eldorados, the 17th was dazzled by the splendor of Versailles and the 18th adopted the virtues of enlightened minds. But they share a common characteristic: the art of constraining the body. Boned bodices, Vertugadin dresses and tarred strawberries…

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But, in England, corsets became more flexible and the first model of onepiece cotton muslin dress appeared, without underwire. MarieAntoinette, by adopting it, “revolutionized” the Court of France.

“History of the look: Wigs and beautiful lace”
Director: Philippe Allante
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