The French court in the 18th century under the reign of Louis XIV was famous for its lavish lifestyle and its high fashion. This extravagant era has continued to fascinate and inspire the arts and ...

Produced in collaboration with the Palais Galliera, Pierre-Louis Mascia's collection makes historic 18th-century threads look very 2021.

When the smallpox vaccine was first introduced in the 18th century, not everyone was eager to get inoculated. Many French people were suspicious of the new procedure, which was banned in Paris for ...

Hundreds of partygoers showed up and showed out in beautiful costumes for an 18th-century themed Fetes Galantes at the Palace of Versailles.

When men's fashion had a revolution—in medieval times Europe's best-dressed men ruffled feathers with their tight clothes, pointy shoes, and attitudes. And they were doing it in the 14th century.

In fact, you might have complimented his fashion sense. The garment was called a banyan, and in 18th century America and England it was considered typical, informal day wear for educated men of ...

The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

Louis Vuitton fuses 18th Century French brocade with 21st Century athleisure at Paris Fashion Week Ghesqiere’s designs often feel vintage and futuristic simultaneously 1 / 42 Hannah Rochell ...

An 18th Century French Watch Brand That Revels in Femininity Charles Oudin, which first made timepieces in 1797, now focuses on dainty watches adorned with gems.

'Understanding our things in action': innovative book gives new life to objects owned by 18th-century artists We rarely consider the everyday items owned by artists—this volumes' authors aim to ...

“I cannot wait to possess you”: Reading 18th-century letters for the first time Some things are universal: One sailor's mother chided him for not writing more often.

At the recent Paris Fashion Week, haute couture from the planet’s most renowned fashion houses was paraded and admired. Not for the first time, collections and designs nodded to past trends, but ...