Bridal Fashions – 1860

Victorian Elegance in Magasin des Demoiselles Fashion Plates

This authentic hand-colored fashion engraving from the historic French publication Magasin des Demoiselles beautifully illustrates mid-19th-century elite style. The antique print features a charming domestic parlor scene with a Victorian bride, an elegant lady in formal day wear, and a young child. Perfect for historical fashion research, this illustration exemplifies the voluminous crinoline-supported skirts, tiered fabrics, and intricate lace detailing that defined high-society Parisian couture during the 1850s and 1860s.

Antique Silk Wedding Gown and Aristocratic Children’s Attire

The detailed French typography showcases the rich textile variety offered by the Paris bureaus on Rue Laffitte. On the right, the seated bride models a luxurious white silk wedding dress with deep tiered horizontal flounces, paired with a delicate floral headpiece and a sheer embroidered lace veil. On the left, the companion wears a striking cobalt blue satin gown featuring dramatic bell sleeves with white undersleeves, standing next to a child dressed in a traditional brown patterned tunic coat.