💠 The essentials, in three flicks of a fan:

• Era: circa 1750, at the full court of Louis XV

• Silhouette: majestic, with its famous Watteau pleats

• Fabric: silk brocade, lace, rhinestones, jacquard

• Closure: invisible lacing hidden beneath the back pleats

Bespoke handcrafted creation — estimated time: 4 to 6 weeks

✨ A little history, a great deal of allure Ah! The robe à la française, with its noble Watteau pleats — true emblem of 18th-century boudoirs and balls! Worn between 1720 and 1770, it reigned supreme until the rise of the robe à la polonaise and later Marie-Antoinette’s chemise à la reine.

This luxurious version is inspired by the most sumptuous court portraits, where every curl, every trim, every sparkle is a declaration. It carries high the refinement of Versailles. It consists of:

• A brocade skirt

• A silk stomacher edged with lace, adorned with four large double bows, heightened with rhinestone “diamond” buttons

• An overdress with a long train, entirely bordered with silk garlands and lace, dotted with imitation diamond rhinestones. Wide lace engageantes complete the marquise’s silhouette.

✂️ A creation stitched for you This model is not in stock: it is made to order, to your measurements and preferences.

You choose:

• Your size (I will guide you if needed)

• The fabrics (identical or equivalent, depending on availability)

• The details (length, stylistic variations)

Each piece is entirely handmade in my atelier. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for completion. I work exclusively with eco-sourced or upcycled fabrics, from trusted European suppliers.

🧵 Technical details

• The skirt closes with bias ties

• The stomacher may be fastened with invisible press studs, or in more historical fashion with pins — in which case, wearing a boned bodice (corset) is highly recommended!

• The overdress features back lacing, concealed beneath the Watteau pleats (These pleats are known as “Watteau pleats,” in homage to the artist who immortalised them in so many gallant paintings.)

🎭 Who is this gown for? For you, Madame, if:

• You dream of a silhouette both sculptural and airy

• You wish to embody an enlightened countess or a cunning intriguer, as the mood takes you

• You delight in blending historical authenticity with theatrical elegance

• You seek a spectacular yet comfortable piece, made for dancing — or for reigning.