An Explosion of Fashion Magazines, Carrache, after François-Claudius Compte-Calix, c. 1867

An Explosion of Fashion Magazines, Carrache, after François-Claudius Compte-Calix, c. 1867

engraving, h 281mm × w 210mm More details

Starting from the 1850s, fashion magazines became more affordable and acquired a wider readership. The invention of the sewing machine around 1850 made it easier for people to make their own clothes. Ready-made garments were now also on offer, with fashion plates providing vendor addresses, such as the Maison Gagelin in Paris.