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1733-34 – Jean Siméon Chardin, Soap Bubbles

1730-1739, 18th century, artwork analysis

Soap Bubbles was the first of many paintings by Jean Siméon Chardin that depicted the life and curiosity of children. This painting combines his style of painting of everyday life with youth and innocence. In keeping with the subject, the clothing style is simple and unadorned basic everyday dress.

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Everyone embellishes a little when they’re telling a story…but what about embellishing clothing? “Passementereie” is defined as “an additional accent or embellishment in silk or metallic threads such as embroidered braid, tassel, or fringe” that can be added to just about anything from bags, waistcoats, collars, etc… Read more below!

#embellishments #passementereie #fashiondictionary

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/passementerie/

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Piero Tosi was praised for recreating garments that were extremely historically accurate for the 1860s in The Leopard. He researched old patterns, antique fabrics, and understood the fundamental difference between a fashion designer and a costume designer: “A costume designer’s work is from story and culture, while the fashion designer captures trends that are in the air.” Continue reading about Tosi’s amazing designs at the link!

#Theleopard #pierotosi #costumedesign

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1963-visconti-the-leopard/

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In The Hesitant Fiancée, Auguste Toulmouche steps away from his usual depiction of idyllic, doll-like women. Instead, he tackles a more complex subject– an arranged marriage that the bride clearly rebels against, as suggested by her fiery gaze. Despite the out-of-ordinary subject matter, Toulmouche keeps true to his style of painting lavish gowns with the bride’s opulent, silk dress. Read more below!
#arthistory #bridal #gowns
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1866-toulmouche-hesitant-fiancee/

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Well-known in the 19th century for his skill at fashionable portraiture, Winterhalter became a favorite portraitist at many European royal courts. Here, Winterhalter depicts the French Empress Eugénie and her ladies in waiting in ravishing dresses whose tremendous volume was supported by crinoline petticoats, very soon to be replaced by crinoline cages (aka hoop skirts). Read on at the link!

#crinoline #empressEugénie #fashionhistory

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1855-winterhalter-empress-eugenie/

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Panniers were an understructure used in the 1700s to create a new silhouette under a skirt with wide hips and a flat front/back. Also known as “false hips” in France, panniers were made out of two baskets/hoops of whalebone, canes, or even metal slung at either hip. Continue learning about panniers below!

#panniers #18thcentury #fashiondictionary

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/panniers/

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Afraid of making a mess this Thanksgiving because you’re too busy scarfing down delicious food? Do not fear, the pinafore, a decorative apron-like garment will keep you looking stylish and mess-free! Worn by women in the 18th century to protect their dresses, pinafores were both practical and occasionally adorned with beautiful lace and embroidery… continue on at the link!
#pinafore #Thanksgiving #fashiondictionary
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/pinafore/

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I kid you not, the title of this painting by Jean Siméon Chardin is indeed: Soap Bubbles. Fitting, considering the subject matter is a young boy blowing a bubble! Jean Chardin is best known for his genre painting of everyday adolescent life that’s filled with curiosity and innocence. Read on at the link!

#soapbubbles #genrepainting #arthistory

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1733-chardin-soap-bubbles/

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Sir William Butts of Thornage poses confidently in a jerkin that is particularly trendy because of its diagonal slashes (sometimes referred to as pinking). It is said that this trend comes from an instance when the Swiss army looted an enemy camp for silks to put under their torn uniforms for warmth. Continue reading the art analysis below!

#pinking #jerkin #fashionhistory

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1540s-sir-william-butts/

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Knickerbockers are baggy trousers gathered at or below the knee that are usually fastened with either a button or a buckle. Initially worn by men as sportswear in the late 19th century, knickerbockers also became especially popular among female cyclists and golfers. Read on below!

#knickerbockers #sportswear #19thcentury

https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/knickerbockers/

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