Marie-Antoinette: Queen of Style and Taste
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Marie-Antoinette's world was one where her ministers were couturiers, cabinetmakers, bronze workers, and painters. She actively participated in the tailoring of her outfits, the decoration of her apartments, and the design of her gardens. The French queen embraced the contemporary tastes of her era, often influencing fashion trends herself by challenging the conventions associated with her royal status. She combined the epitome of refined French style with her own personal touch, often incorporating flowers and pearls into her designs.
At times, she would even disguise herself as an actress or a farmer's wife, seeking to capture the spirit of her time, despite not always receiving the recognition she deserved during her lifetime. Marie-Antoinette was a rebel sovereign who dared to go beyond the norms and embrace the evolving trends of her era.
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