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18th century Make-up

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When Queen Elizabeth I was 29, in 1562, she was struck down with what was believed to be a violent fever.

Literally meaning "sheep's head" the "tête de mouton" was a discreet hairstyle which gained popularity around the 1750's and remained in style throughout the 1760's. The hairstyle was close-fitted unlike the much more elaborate hairstyles otherwise known at court. The hair would be curled and arranged in neat rows and set close to the scalp. Possibly it was Marie Leszczynska's subtle lifestyle that inspired the hairdo and she is indeed portrayed with her hair in that style in official…

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Karl X Gustaf of Sweden attributed to Abraham Wugters, before 1660 An overview over makeup and hairstyles for men in the 17th century, a companion post to A beautiful visage- 17th century female beauty. The focus is on European upper class gentlemen. I have chosen paintings that are good examples to give a sense of what kind of looks that were popular. Click on the links under each picture to see the whole painting. Karl X of Sweden embodies quite well the ideal man of the 17th century…

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John Galliano Fall 2009

The desirable white skin look of the sixteenth century