💠 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.