Eighteenth Century

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    Eighteenth Century Fashion

    The eighteenth century fashion timeline.

  • Paniers Popularized

    Panniers were popularized in France in 1709. They made women take almost three times more space than a man,

  • Cotton Printing

    Printing on cotton is legalized in France in 1759.

  • Chemical Dyes

    Chemical dyes are popularized in France causing bold colors to become available.

  • Spinning Mule

    The spinning mule is invented which creates many more new types of expressive fabrics. This happens in 1779.

  • Cotton Bleaching

    Cotton is bleached with chlorine to make it extra white. This happens in 1786.

  • French Revolution

    Aristocracy is overthrown in France, which ends most of the extravagant fashions of the time.

  • Corsets Banned

    Boned corsets are banned in France in 1789 for health reasons.

  • Wig Powder

    Wig powder is taxed in France, causing its use to decline. Instead, people prefer soft blonde curls.

  • Manufacturing

    Large scale manufacturing becomes widespread in Europe.