The Impact of Luxury Consumption on Women’s Dress in Eighteenth-Century France
摘要
This study provides a comprehensive review of the impact of luxury consumption on women's fashion in eighteenth-century France. The article delves into the critical role of aristocratic women in shaping trends and promoting culture and the arts through their involvement in luxury consumption practices, such as the organisation of private salons. The study explores the interconnections between luxury consumption, salon culture and the burgeoning Rococo art movement, emphasising how women's preferences and social ambitions drove the evolution of fashion trends and artistic expression. Through an in-depth exploration of historical sources and scholarly research, the article illuminates the complex relationship between the consumption of luxury goods and the culture of women's dress, revealing its far-reaching impact on social and cultural identity in eighteenth-century France.