The Reading List…The French Ribbon

The decoration of choice for an ensemble throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries: The French Ribbon (newly out this fall), catalogues ribbons produced out of Saint-Etienne, a town once considered to be the world capital of ribbons and ribbon production.

These small strips of fabric added such vibrancy and distinction to their wearers clothing. Although most of todays fashionable opt for a ribbon-less look, these beautiful pieces do not stop from inspiring. Most importantly, they’re a welcome reminder to the dressing of days past.