Paris Fashion

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-26

Context

Paris as the center of fashion in the 1870s, setting trends for all of Europe.

Diary References

1874

• January 26: Marie receives new riding hat from Paris - "très bien"

1873-1874

• Multiple references to Paris dresses, House of Worth
• Competition between Paris and local dressmakers

Fashion Context

• 1870s marked by bustles and elaborate decoration
• Riding habits (amazone) essential for society women
• Paris fashion houses dominated European style
• Hats crucial fashion statements