.. Designed by Worth who claims to have “invented” the crinoline, it is typical of just one of many Eugenie of France wore to affairs of state. One might think this was white silk that had aged to yellow, but we know at this time in the Victorian Fashion Era, …
.. within the Victorian Era of fashion. At this time, with the introduction of trains for passenger transport, the telegraph, and rudimentary telephones, the world – at least Europe – was becoming accessible to many. This meant Royals such as Eugenie, Empress of France (and later 1st Lady when France …
.. We discuss Eugenie’s role when we get to the “Crinoline Era” of the 1860’s, the “1st Bustle Era” of the 1870’s, and the “2nd Bustle Era” of the 1880’s. Leading fashion of the world, and being in a position to meet and get to know them. Eugenie directed the …
With the development of the photograph camera by Eastman, the history of Royals and of fashion was now recorded life to death. While the camera was not yet available to the every day person at the time, portraiture of those who could afford it took on a whole new meaning. …
..In Napoleon IIII’s absence when he was at war (which was quite often), Eugenie ran the country. She supported the garment & textile industries, & hired only the finest fashion designers for herself & her friends. She was a great customer for the infamous House of Charles Worth in Paris. …
She surrounded herself with crinoline wearing friends. Often she would hold week long parties at her estate at compeigne. (Photo: Eugenie – center front – hosts notable women of royal and noble blood at her estate. Most notably are Queen Victoria of England and Victoria’s daughters)
Always in a social whirl, or leading a statesman’s event, Eugenie liked to be the focus of attention and dressed to get it. Throughout her life, she hired the finest designers & made them famous. (portrait: Eugenie making the crinoline very popular in 1854. She introduced the hoops to Queen …
On the men’s side, the confusion is in all the men named or whom renamed themselves Louis or Napoleon. The first Napoleon I had a son with his 2nd wife (Marie Louise) who was his official heir. He was named François Charles Joseph & Napoleon II, but he died as …
The finally had a live birth of a son – Napoleon Eugene Louise Jean Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon IV. Unfortunately, Eugene would die at war at the age 19. (Portrait: Eugenie, Napoleon III, and their son Napoleon IV as a child attend Court in about 1863)
.. but they had problems not only with their relationship, but in conceiving a child. Eugenie had 2 miscarriages early in their marriage; one of which history accuses her of having from an extramarital affair. (Portrait: 1857, Eugenie and Charles finally have a live birth – a son who would …
