Habit à la francaise/1785
being most elegantly hand-embroidered with blossoms, this magnificient suit follows an 18th-century jacket from the V&A Collection in London
We thank the administration of the Victoria&Albert Museum in London for kindly granting permission to publish this picture;
special thanks to Martin Durrant
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This wardrobe in habit á la francaise style presents itself as one of the most exclusive ones in the line of our costumes.
Filled with deep respect towards the craftmanship of the 18th century, we decided to renounce artificial applications and only use traditionally hand made embroidery. This suit is a most beautiful example for a filigrane and delightful work.
Justaucorps and breeches were made of mocca brown silk satin, whereas it is additinally edged with salmon silk taffeta. These edges are covered with silk tulle.
Justaucorps and breeches were made of mocca brown silk satin, whereas it is additinally edged with salmon silk taffeta. These edges are covered with silk tulle.