Exquisite Toilette
Complexion, Coiffure & the Secret of the Mouches
The Face:
Complexion, Rouge & The Flawless Contour
The departure from the mask. While heavy white lead makeup had long since fallen out of fashion as vulgar in Versailles, a delicately powdered complexion with sharply defined rouge defines the aristocratic face of the 1750s – a practice adopted in nuances by gentlemen as well. Alongside the strict shaving requirement, both genders employ strategically placed silk taffeta patches (mouches): gentlemen often for elegant concealment, ladies as an instrument of non-verbal communication.
Hair & Coiffure:
Pomade, Powder & Wig
The architectural shaping of the hair. Both the lady's natural hair for the tête de mouton and the gentleman's bag or queue wig are modeled with scented pomade and powdered with fine starch. The silhouette of the 1750s remains consistently elegant and close to the head.
The Scent of the Rococo:
Olfactory Elegance
The departure from heavy, cloying scents. High society dispenses with the oppressive musk fragrances of past decades, enveloping skin, hair, and attire in the lightness of fresh floral essences, citrus notes, and clear orange flower water.
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Shared Photo Album
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Accommodation & Hotels
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Registration & Ticket Sales
Advance sales start on September 1, 2026: Tickets are exclusively available in our online boutique