Fashion in French Revolution
The French revolution The French Revolution was a turning point for France within the uprising of the proletariat and the call for accountability. During the pre-revolution years, the bourgeois, or ruling class, were living a luxurious life fed by the profits from the means of production. ... The revolution started with a civilian revolt, based on these issues of class inequality. Fashion and the revolution Lifestyles during the revolution, and the social and political changes, were reflected in the fashion of the day. ... The class extremes were clearly depicted by the garments worn prior to the revolution. However the post revolution reflected a more egalitarian society. ... I have focused the radical change in fashion at the turn of the revolution, particularly in womens clothing. Not only did fashion change but womens place in society changed too. Pre-revolution fashion Before the Rococo, or pre revolution period, women’s fashion was that of style and elegance.