Petticoat

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of early 20th-century French with this exquisite petticoat from Bon March, dating to around 1902. Crafted from luxurious silk and practical cotton, this undergarment exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of the era's ready-to-wear revolution. Bon Marché, Paris's pioneering department store founded in 2, was a trailblazer in democratizing high fashion, offering stylish pieces like this to a broader audience beyond bespoke couture. During the Edwardian period,ticoats were essential for achieving the era's signature S-shaped silhouette, with a fitted bodice flowing in...