Immortelle Gown — Marie Antoinette–Inspired 18th Century Corset Gown in Buttercream Velvet
The Immortelle Gown — Marie Antoinette–Inspired 18th Century Corset Gown in Buttercream Velvet reflects the refined use of pale, warm-toned velvets in late 18th-century European court dress, where soft creams and buttered ivories conveyed elegance, youth, and cultivated femininity. Unlike stark white, which was reserved for highly formal or symbolic occasions, buttercream tones offered warmth and depth—allowing velvet to retain its richness while presenting a gentler, more intimate presence.
Velvet in pale hues required exceptional craftsmanship, as lighter colors revealed every variation in nap and structure. When executed well, buttercream velvet created a luminous surface that caught light softly, emphasizing movement and texture rather than contrast. In this colorway, the fabric enhances the Immortelle Gown — Marie Antoinette–Inspired 18th Century Corset Gown in Buttercream Velvets romantic qualities while maintaining the discipline and structure expected of court dress.
Inspired by the historic robe à la française, the Immortelle Gown is a modern corset dress interpretation rather than a historical reproduction. It honors the drama, structure, and romance of the 18th Century era while embracing contemporary atelier craftsmanship, comfort, and versatility.
Each gown features a fully built-in corset constructed with coated spiral steel boning for sculpted support and shaping. Four-inch modesty panels at both the front and back provide adjustability, comfort, and a personalized fit over time.
Designed to be worn over panniers, side hoops, or full hoop skirts, the Immortelle Gown is suited to formal events, renaissance faire, portraiture, and immersive historical environments. It may be styled with removable stomachers, layered skirts, and decorative panels to compose an ensemble tailored to the wearer’s desired silhouette.
The Buttercream Velvet expression evokes informal court gatherings, afternoon salons, and portraiture intended to convey grace and approachability rather than authority. It offers a lighter alternative within the Immortelle collection—romantic, refined, and quietly opulent—while remaining suitable for historical balls, formal events, Renaissance festivals, and curated costuming environments.
This offering is for the overdress only.
Skirts, panniers, hoop skirts, stomachers, and additional styling elements are purchased separately.
✧ Each Immortelle gown may vary subtly with the dye lot and character of its lace and fabric, ensuring that every collection — and every dress — carries its own gentle distinctions ✧
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Historically, salons were spaces where dress, art, and presence were shared and witnessed. The Immortelle Salon honors those who wear the house — capturing garments in life, movement, and personal expression.
