January 24, 2013

Marie Antoinette on fashion


"It is true I am rather taken up with dress; but as to feathers, everyone wears them and it would seem extraordinary if I did not."

In response to a letter from Maria Theresa March, 5 1775

3 comments:

Tea norman said...

We have repeated fashions throughout time. I don't think we've ever repeated the feather fashion. Have we?

karen said...

only at the Moulin Rouge! Though, the dancers do add the odd bead and sequin!

Koko Mitchell said...
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