La Mode du 18e Siècle - Palais Galliera

 

2025 was the year of ART DÉCO,

2026 is the year 18th century style and décor. 

On Thursday I  went to the PALAIS GALLIERA preview 

With Rosemary Flannery, who leads private art & architecture tours of Paris (we were at Chateau Rambouillet on Sunday).

And who knows fashion history like the back of her hand.

There is no better companion to explain why 18th century sleeves are curved not straight (so the arm can move bien sur).

The exhibit’s purpose was to illustrate the legacy and influence of 18th century gowns -

Like these satin robe du soir 

By PIERRE BALMAIN.

The high point of the exhibit was this corset actually worn by Marie-Antoinette.

What pain these aristocratic women 

Endured for beauty sake.

Though shopping must have been a hoot…

A visit to the hairdresser 

Was an An event not quickly forgotten.

Leaving Marie-Antoinette behind for a bit,

Moving on to Dior,

And Karla Lagerfeld were referencing the 18th century in subtle ways.

While Lavazza café were not so subtle.

And Sophia Coppola 🎥 went full immersion.

Here’s a fun video 🎥 by Loïc Prigent, A DAY IN THE 18TH CENTURY!

Naturalement afterwards I went looking for 18th century style desserts 🧁 

At Galleria Gourmet. Easter 🐣 is coming.