Tag: France
Costume Studies from Carcassonne
As many of you may remember, I toured several museums in France last year. This is the last – the Beau Arts Museum in the Bastide Saint Louis District of Carcassone. Carcassonne is a city in two parts divided by the Aude River –… Continue Reading “Costume Studies from Carcassonne”
A Collector of Saintes: 18th Century Menswear…
The fourth and final post in this series shares my first experience with 18th century menswear.
A Collector of Saintes: The Headwear…
The Dupuy Mestreau Museum in the city of Saintes, France houses a remarkable display of women’s headwear dating to the 18th-19th centuries.
A Collector of Saintes: The Shoes…
A collection of shoes at the Dupuy Mestreau Museum in Saintes, France
A Collector of Saintes: The Fashion Accessories…
The first in a series showcasing my favs from the Dupuy Mestreau Museum in Saintes, France.
Looking Back and Gearing Up
During the busiest of times, it’s good to take a step back, look back, pause and reflect, before turning one’s attentions to what lies ahead.
Fashion and Trade in 18th Century France –
Two museums would offer me a glimpse into the tie between fashion and trade…