The Influence Of Huguenots
In 1685, Louis XIV revoked Edict of Nantes and resumed prosecution of French protestants. They were called Huguenots. A large number of them worked in the textile and silk industries which a severe effect in French economy. Henry IV, believed that there should be only one religion under one king and created the Edict of Nantes. For this reason, the Huguenots left France and took their talents to other countries like England, Boston and Charleston. During the Rococo period, fashion became for delicate in design filled with lace and flower decorations. These designs first became popular in court.
However, previously during the Renaissance period, art gave way to mannerist art which showed a strong emotional content. King Louis XIV was a fashion
powerhouse. He was the epitome of baroque period. King Louis set the standards for grandeur and style. Other European courts tried to emulate him but felt short in the attempt. In England, the monarchy was in trouble after the death of Queen Elizabeth I, her cousin James VI of Scotland ruled. Puritans began to grow in efforts of trying to purify the church of England. This lead to the divide between how the cavaliers and puritans dressed. Cavaliers were more elaborate with their dress, whereas the puritans wore a simplified, drab, and less dramatic version of the same garment.
Examples of the garments worn by King Louis XIV is the cravat that were elaborately decorated with lace and filets. His fashion sense was very elaborate filled with lace, ribbons and decorations. Whatever he wore was considered fashionable and men from various courts tried to copy his esthetic. This was the reason why the 17th century baroque was emphasized as the lavish ornamentation, free and flowing lines that defined the ear. Furthermore, wearing of wigs during this time were also popular. Hair grew larger, built up on top of the head then they were dusted with powder. Most of the men wore wigs that were natural in color. This also promoted the hats placed under the armpit since they could not wear them on top of their wigs due to the enormous volume. This clearly denotes that fashion was sometimes not function it was a showing of exuberance and wealth.
However, previously during the Renaissance period, art gave way to mannerist art which showed a strong emotional content. King Louis XIV was a fashion
powerhouse. He was the epitome of baroque period. King Louis set the standards for grandeur and style. Other European courts tried to emulate him but felt short in the attempt. In England, the monarchy was in trouble after the death of Queen Elizabeth I, her cousin James VI of Scotland ruled. Puritans began to grow in efforts of trying to purify the church of England. This lead to the divide between how the cavaliers and puritans dressed. Cavaliers were more elaborate with their dress, whereas the puritans wore a simplified, drab, and less dramatic version of the same garment.
Examples of the garments worn by King Louis XIV is the cravat that were elaborately decorated with lace and filets. His fashion sense was very elaborate filled with lace, ribbons and decorations. Whatever he wore was considered fashionable and men from various courts tried to copy his esthetic. This was the reason why the 17th century baroque was emphasized as the lavish ornamentation, free and flowing lines that defined the ear. Furthermore, wearing of wigs during this time were also popular. Hair grew larger, built up on top of the head then they were dusted with powder. Most of the men wore wigs that were natural in color. This also promoted the hats placed under the armpit since they could not wear them on top of their wigs due to the enormous volume. This clearly denotes that fashion was sometimes not function it was a showing of exuberance and wealth.