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

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 ...

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.

Henry and Peterson will explain exactly what it took to get dressed in the 18th century. As living history enthusiasts, they have extensive experience constructing and wearing reproduction clothing.

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

Irish designer Jonathan Anderson proposed some new ideas for menswear as he ushered in a new era for Dior at Paris Fashion Week during the spring/summer 2026 menswear shows on Friday. The designer’s ...

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 ...

“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.

Corsets, known as “stays” in the 18th century, along with panniers, were integral to women’s silhouettes in court fashion.