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💠 The essentials in three satin bows

  • Era: Versailles, 1770s
  • Silhouette: masculine elegance under Louis XV
  • Fabrics: satin, cotton
  • Finishings: gold lace details, wide lapels, armorial buttons
    Bespoke creation – Photos are non-contractual
    Estimated time: 4 to 6 weeks

✨ A suit made to cause a sensation (and not only at Versailles).

This marquis ensemble is a reconstruction inspired by the court dress of the late reign of Louis XV, around 1770. It is designed to capture the gaze, highlight presence, and tell a story the very moment you cross the threshold.

Perfect for a historical ball, a stage performance, a film set… or a moment of pure rococo folly, this suit blends the charm of the Ancien Régime with the flexibility of modern bespoke tailoring.

It consists of:
– A white cotton shirt with wide sleeves, graced by lace spilling elegantly from the cuffs (marquis effect guaranteed)
– A satin waistcoat, embroidered and silk-lined, for a discreet touch of luxury
– A long satin coat with gold-trimmed lapels, adorned with 18 armorial buttons
– Matching satin breeches, buttoned à la française, with golden appliqués at the calf
– A generous jabot in white cotton stole, edged with lace to match the cuffs, coquettishly stirring at the slightest breeze

✂️ 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 (with my guidance if needed)
  • The fabrics (identical or equivalent, depending on availability)
  • The details (length, lining, stylistic variations)

Each suit is entirely handmade in my atelier, without a preliminary toile.
Allow 4 to 6 weeks for completion.
I work exclusively with eco-sourced or upcycled fabrics, from trusted European suppliers.

🧵 Technical details

  • Shirt closes at the collar with a fine tie or hooks, as you prefer
  • Waistcoat fastens only to the hips, for an authentic period fall
  • Coat buttons are purely decorative — for here, everything is unapologetic splendour

🎭 For whom?

  • Aesthetes who dream of Versailles
  • Artists, actors, musicians, or marquises for a day
  • Lovers of detail, grandeur, and the art of a well-played sleeve

Marquis de Merval — Bespoke Historical Suit (Versailles, 1770)

€1,820.00Price
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Estimated time: 4 to 6 weeks

📏 Your costume begins with you: once the order is confirmed, I guide you step by step to send me your measurements. No need to summon a court tailor — a measuring tape and a mirror will do!

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And free of charge, of course – that's our bow.

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