1827 fashion

Paris, 1827 — nearly 200 years ago. Fashion was moving towards the dramatic silhouettes we associate with the Romantic era. Women’s waistlines were gradually returning towards their natural position, skirts were widening, and sleeves were growing fuller.

Coiffure à la Ninon

Coiffure à la Ninon is a women’s hairstyle of the first half of the 19th century, inspired by the image of the writer, salon hostess, patroness of the arts and famous courtesan Anne “Ninon” de l’Enclos (1620/1625–1705).

1800–1849

Fashion through the years: 1800–1849. Five decades of evolving 19th-century elegance, inspired by authentic illustrations and engravings of the era. Exploring the transformation of early 19th-century style — from Empire grace to Victorian romance.

Apollo Knot

The Apollo Knot: A Hairstyling Trend of the 1820s–1830s The hair was styled in three parts: at the front, it was parted, curled, and laid at the sides;