Immortelle Society Papers

If you've ever wished to be transported back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I, knights, and minstrels, then the Ohio Renaissance Festival is the perfect place for you! This festival is a vivid re-creation of a 16th Century English...

Have you ever found yourself yearning for a medieval experience, right in the midst of modern life? Well, you are not alone. There are thousands of people around the world who don their period or fantasy costumes, pick up their...

A decorative stomacher is an embellished, triangular panel that fills the front opening of a woman's gown or corset. Typically stiffened and elaborately decorated, stomachers were generally integrated into the corset, worn from the late Middle Ages to the early 19th...

If you're a fan of the regency period, you might be wondering about the influence of Rococo and Marie Antoinette on the style of Queen Charlotte, famously depicted in the Netflix series Bridgerton. It's certainly an interesting facet of fashion...

This is an inspiration photo of Princess Augusta as the mother of King George III, based on the series Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The Bridgerton inspired Regency dress, Renaissance jewelry Crown were all designed by Immortelle Bijouterie. The gorgeous model...

Shown above, an exclusive Immortelle Gown, Stomacher, Crown and Custom "Charlotte" jewelry set all designed and made by Immortelle Bijouterie. This look was a concept based on the inspiration from Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Welcome, an enthusiast of history and...

American bombshell and silver screen legend Marilyn Monroe did wear corsets! Her influence on corsetry is undeniable and has even trickled into the royal corset fashion. Known for her glamorous style and iconic hourglass figure, Monroe used corsets often to...

At the intersection of royalty and fashion, none shone brighter, or more brilliantly, than Marie Antoinette - the trendsetting queen and a devoted patron of the arts. She was perhaps the biggest influence on court fashion during the baroque period....

In the grand tapestry of fashion history, the contributions of Francis Hayman and Marie Antoinette cannot be understated.  Francis Hayman, a prominent English painter, rose to prominence in the mid-18th century and significantly influenced fashion trends of his era. Hayman...

  Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, a prominent painter and portraitist, etched her name in the annals of history by her close association with none other than Marie Antoinette, the famed queen of France. She was not only a court...

In the enthralling narratives of historical fashion, the name Marie Antoinette holds a position of intrigue and notoriety. Her private life, woven extensively with her individualistic fashion choices, significantly transformed the norms of French court dress fashion and, subsequently, ripple...

  The royal court was a term originating in the medieval period that denoted the environment surrounding monarchst and other rulers of high status. It involved an elaborate social structure, boasting of a grand cohort of pompously dressed nobles, advisors,...

Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester, was a pivotal figure during the Elizabethan era, originating from England. He was born on June 24, 1532, and lived until September 4, 1588. Dudley, best known for his close personal relationship with Queen...

Among the many influential figures who defined the world of corsetry, it is imperative to not overlook the role of the courtier within the royal court. They played a crucial role in shaping fashion trends and standards of beauty. Known for...

Across centuries, from the reign of the medieval monarchs to the flamboyantly extravagant baroque or rococo era, the fleur-de-lis symbol held significant prominence. Named after the French term for 'lily flower', the graphic blossom was first popularized in French heraldry...

In the annals of fashion history, the name Rose Bertin stands out brightly. Born in Abbeville, France, Marie-Jeanne Bertin, better known as Rose, was an influential fashion designer who significantly impacted clothing trends during her time. Serving as milliner and...

A lady-in-waiting was an integral part of the historical Medieval and French court dress fashion scene, moving silently behind the grandeur of royal women and impacting the evolution of fashionable trends. These women, typically from the nobility, served as personal...

Unquestionably, the emblem most associated with the Tudor family - whose rule spanned from 1485 to 1603 - is the Tudor Rose. This iconic symbol of English monarchy originated in the late fifteenth century, marking the end of the Wars of the...

Embarking upon the exploration of court fashion, one would inevitably stumble upon the finely draped silhouette of Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish-born first wife of King Henry VIII. Her astounding fashion sense not only shaped courtly dress but effectively set...

Among the epochs that profoundly transformed the world of fashion, the Elizabethan era certainly stands out. It was a time of opulence and extravagance, the hallmarks of which permeated all aspects of life, including clothing. The Elizabethan style was characterized by...

Known as a time of sensational opulence and grandeur, the Tudor era, which spanned from 1485 to 1603 in England, makes a fascinating study for the discerning fashion historian. Amidst this age of regal splendor, cameo jewelry emerged as a revered art form,...