~~ The Marquise ~~

 

We regret the mulberry taffeta shown in this gown is no longer available. Please view our new selections of taffeta, satin and jacquards below

The reign of Louis XIV King of France  and French Renaissance was a rich and elaborate time period.  Ladies and gentlemen clothing was richly ornate with frills and satin bows. Everyone in the aristocrat circle wore  powdered wigs, and lots of lace.   The gowns were worn with a full corset so there was no boning in the actual gowns, hoop skirts known as a panniers were worn ( an elliptical hoopskirt which actually went side to side rather than round like the Elizabethan and modern styles)  My version of this allows for modern hoopskirt or traditional pocket hoops or  pannier.
 

  • Solid Taffeta -$250

  • Flocked Taffeta $299

  • Solid and Flocked taffeta combination $299
     

  • French Satin - $299
     

  • Celestial or Romanza Jacquard $399

  • Celestial or Romanza Jacquard and satin combination $450
     

  • Dupioni Raw Silk $250

  • Dupioni Raw Silk with second skirt $345

  • Dupioni raw silk and Silk brocade $350

  • Dupioni raw silk and Silk brocade double skirt $430


 

 

 

To complete your gown we have the perfect accessories available: The wig ($95 or $140) and marabou peacock feather fan ($45), 4 bone hop skirt ($75) or side pocket hoops ($100) are available as optional accessories.

Additional features you may add:

The lined bodice is overlaid with a regal touch of  lace or the most popular French lace  called Allenton lace in White or Ivory

The gown may have various trimmings added. $45 & up

Add a second contrasting  skirt to allow for swaging as shown $75 & up

The sleeve ruffle is  made of  taffeta  and is trimmed with two layers of 4" delicate lace and a 1/2 inch  braided  trim.

The gown has a second taffeta skirt that is attached to the bodice of the gown, allowing you to swag the gown with stick pins or jewel pins or leave it down.

The back of the gown, has 1/2 braided trim and has a back closure of  grommets.  We can add a modesty panel if desired.

 

 

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All fabrics
Some of these are not suitable for this gown however this link
shows all of the silks, jacquards and satins available.
Gown prices in suitable fabrics:
Allure or LAmoure French Satin - $299
Solid Taffeta -$250
Flocked Taffeta $250
Solid and Flocked taffeta combination $299
Celestial or Romanza Jacquard $399
Celestial or Romanza Jacquard and satin combination $450
Dupioni Raw Silk $325
Dupioni Raw Silk with second skirt $399
Dupioni raw silk and Silk brocade $350


 

Romanza Burgundy gown shown with loop braid trim, Alencon lace front panel, black eyelets, second black satin skirt, black lace accents. Estimated cost: $525

Beautiful  Romanza Jacquard gown with second skirt and lace bodice overlay panel
Gown $399
Lace panel $25
Second skirt - satin or taffeta  $75
Regular price $499 plus shipping

 special $450

Lace and sleeve laces in black white or ivory only.
 

hoop skirt sold separately.
 

Email us for information on ordering this special gown at sale@arcanelore.com

 

Here is the gown in flocked taffeta:
Shown with lace front panel, taffeta and lace sleeve, loop braid trim with NO second skirt.
$299


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