💠 The essentials, in three pulls of a lace:

• Era: Paris, Second Empire – circa 1860

• Ensemble: fine chemise, panty, corset, crinoline, petticoat

• Silhouette: corseted, blooming, ready to whirl (or to intrigue)

• Finishings: cotton voile, satin, English lace, steel boning

Bespoke creation — estimated time: 5 weeks

✨ Beneath the petticoats, strategy. In the lace, temptation. Beneath an imperial gown, nothing is left to chance — least of all the very first layer.

This five-piece ensemble faithfully recreates the Victorian undergarments that gave the Second Empire silhouette its unique allure: – A cotton voile chemise, soft on the skin, with embroidered straps or puff sleeves according to your wishes – The panty trimmed with English lace, open in the middle — an invention as practical as it is… strategic – The corset, busk-fronted and laced at the back, made to measure to support without constraining – The cage crinoline of 3.5 meters in circumference, giving skirts their majestic fullness without weighing on the hips – The double-flounced petticoat, to protect the gown, add warmth, or preserve modesty when summer fabrics grow too sheer

✂️ A creation stitched for you This model is not in stock: it is made to order, according 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 ensemble is entirely handmade in my atelier. Allow 5 weeks for completion. I work exclusively with eco-sourced or upcycled fabrics, from trusted European suppliers.

🧵 Technical details

• Corset, crinoline and panty close with lacing

• The chemise is loose-fitting

• The petticoat waist is adjustable with a set of two skirt hooks

• Elements also sold separately

🎭 Who is this ensemble for?

For you, Comtesse, if:

• You know that the architecture of a gown begins with its foundations

• You value the alliance of comfort, support, and elegance

• You believe the grace of a Victorian gown is woven first beneath the petticoats