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Directoire influence dominates late fall fashion designs
The article surveys seasonable women’s wear with Directoire influence in gowns suits and outer coats. It notes Robespierre and Byron collar adaptations, pleated and panier silhouettes, corseted lines, and new sleeve treatments while detailing bouclé chinchilla velvet and fur trim trends across coats and jackets with an emphasis on maintaining a slender silhouette amid heavier fabrics.
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Robespierre
Prince George Daily
Directoire