Fashions of 1773
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Fashions of 1773
A satire on dandyish fashions of 1773. A Macaroni gentleman wearing a ridiculously long wig in which the hair is tied in a bundle down his back, tips his hat to two ladies with equally exaggerated tall wigs, one of whom wears an entire bunch of flowers in her bosom.
1773
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%unrestricted 1770s 1773 Bosom Bunch Dandy Dandyish Exaggerated Fashions Fontange Gentleman Hairstyle Hairstyles Macaroni Ridiculous Satire Satirical Tall Tips Wigs
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Mockery of Fashion: The Dandyish Extravagance of 1773 This satirical print from 1773, entitled "A Mockery of Fashion," offers a humorous commentary on the dandyish fashions that dominated the social scene during this period. The image features a Macaroni gentleman, a term used to describe men who adopted the latest and most extravagant French styles, tipping his hat to two ladies, each with equally exaggerated tall wigs. The Macaroni gentleman's wig is a sight to behold, with an unnatural sheen and an unruly length that falls down his back. His attire is equally ostentatious, with a bright red waistcoat and a flowing cravat that adds to his air of affectation. But the ladies in this print are no less extravagant. One of them wears a wig that towers above her head, adorned with an entire bunch of flowers in her bosom. The other lady's wig is equally tall and adorned with a cascade of curls that frame her face. Their elaborate hairstyles, reminiscent of the Fontange style popularized by the French court, were a symbol of wealth and status. The print's title, "A Mockery of Fashion," underscores the satirical intent of the image. The exaggerated fashions depicted here were the subject of much ridicule and mockery in contemporary society, with many viewing them as unnecessary and even ridiculous. The print serves as a reminder of the role of fashion as a reflection of social trends and the importance of maintaining a sense of perspective in the face of excess and extravagance.
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